interpretant

noun

in·​ter·​pre·​tant
-)ətə-
plural -s
1
a
: the disposition or readiness of an interpreter to respond to a sign
b
: a sign or set of signs that interprets another sign
c
: the response or reaction to a sign
2

Word History

Etymology

Latin interpretant-, interpretans, present participle of interpretari

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“Interpretant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interpretant. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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