Peircean Triadic Model

The Peircean Triadic Model is a way of understanding how signs or meanings work through a three-part relationship: The "representamen" is the sign or symbol itself, like a word or image; the "interpretant" is the sense or understanding that the sign generates in the mind; and the "object" is the actual thing or concept the sign refers to. This model explains that meaning isn’t just about the sign, but also involves the interpretation and the real-world thing it points to, creating a dynamic, interconnected process of communication.