The Semiotic Circle

The Semiotic Circle is a concept that explains how meaning is created through a continuous process involving signs. It involves three key parts: the sign (like a word or image), the object (what the sign refers to), and the interpretant (the meaning or understanding formed in the mind). These elements are interconnected in a cycle: the sign points to the object, and the interpretant’s understanding of the sign affects how we perceive the object, which in turn influences new signs. This ongoing loop shows how meaning evolves through constant interpretation and re-interpretation within communication systems.