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

: interpreter

Word History

Etymology

Latin interpretant-, interpretans, present participle of interpretari

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