The semiotic square

The semiotic square is a diagram used to explore relationships between concepts and their meanings. It consists of four corners, representing two opposing ideas and their negations. For instance, consider "hot" and "cold" as opposites; the negation of "hot" is "not hot" (which could be "cold"), while the negation of "cold" is "not cold" (which could be "hot"). This tool helps analyze how words or ideas relate to each other, revealing complexities in meaning and allowing for deeper understanding in fields such as linguistics, philosophy, and cultural studies.