Sign language

Ingrid A. V. (Israel)
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  1. communication channel
    (often plural) a means of communication or access
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  2. signifier
    the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  3. spoken language
    (language) communication by word of mouth
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  4. arbitrariness
    the trait of acting unpredictably and more from whim or caprice
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  5. aural
    of or pertaining to hearing or the ear
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  6. Saussure
    Swiss linguist and expert in historical linguistics whose lectures laid the foundations for synchronic linguistics (1857-1913)
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  7. motivate
    give an incentive for action
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  8. Tobin
    United States economist (1918-2002)
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  9. icon
    a visual representation produced on a surface
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  10. linguistic
    consisting of or related to language
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  11. functional
    designed for or capable of a particular use
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  12. motivated
    strongly driven to succeed or achieve something
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  13. premise
    a statement that is held to be true
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  14. constraint
    the state of being physically limited
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  15. oral
    using speech rather than writing
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  16. metaphor
    a figure of speech that suggests a non-literal similarity
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  17. diagram
    a drawing intended to explain how something works
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  18. signified
    the meaning of a word or expression
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  19. framework
    the underlying structure
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  20. signify
    denote or connote
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  21. arbitrary
    based on or subject to individual discretion or preference
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  22. sign
    a visible clue that something has happened or is present
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  23. phenomenon
    any state or process known through the senses
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  24. language
    a means of communicating by the use of sounds or symbols
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  25. adopt
    take into one's family
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  26. approach
    move towards
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  27. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  28. relationship
    a mutual connection between people
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  29. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  30. perceive
    become aware of through the senses
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  31. spoken
    uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  32. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  33. realize
    be fully aware or cognizant of
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  34. necessarily
    in such a manner as could not be otherwise
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  35. channel
    a deep and relatively narrow body of water
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  36. communication
    the activity of conveying information
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  37. role
    the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  38. perceived
    detected by instinct or inference
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  39. realized
    successfully completed or brought to an end
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  40. signed
    having a handwritten signature
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  41. image
    a visual representation produced on a surface
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  42. reality
    the state of being actual
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  43. deeply
    to a great depth;far down
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  44. major
    greater in scope or effect
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  45. explain
    make plain and comprehensible
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  46. type
    a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  47. speak
    use language
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  48. influence
    a power to affect persons or events
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  49. study
    applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  50. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  51. result
    something that follows as a consequence
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  52. doubt
    the state of being unsure of something
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  53. play
    engage in recreational activities rather than work
    Images signs do not play a major role in spoken languages.
  54. following
    the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  55. form
    a perceptual structure
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  56. within
    on the inside
    Following our approach, arbitrariness eventually is the result of constraints of the communication channel within which language is realized.
  57. present
    happening or existing now
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  58. use
    put into service
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
  59. however
    in whatever way or manner
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  60. between
    in the interval
    In the present study, we adopt the functional approach that doubts the claim that the relationship between signifier and signified of the linguistic sign is necessarily an arbitrary one, as claimed by Saussure.
  61. many
    a large number of the persons or things being discussed
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  62. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    Diagrams and metaphor signs, however, can explain many phenomena in spoken languages, which are deeply influenced by the perceived reality (Givón, 1985: Haiman, 1985: Toub, 2001: Tobin, 2004).
  63. other
    not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
    The premise of this framework is that all languages, oral-aural or signed, tend to use icons or other types of motivated forms.
Created on Wed Jun 29 12:52:40 EDT 2011

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