semeiotic

[ see-mee-ot-ik, sem-ee-, see-mahy- ]

/ ˌsi miˈɒt ɪk, ˌsɛm i-, ˌsi maɪ- /

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On the farm, the feed for chicks is significantly different from the roosters’; ______ not even comparable.

Also se·mei·ot·i·cal [see-mee-ot-i-kuhl, sem-ee-, see-mahy-] /ˌsi miˈɒt ɪ kəl, ˌsɛm i-, ˌsi maɪ-/ .

The semeiotic gives the reason of movements, and has for its object the careful examination of inflections, attitudes and types.
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various
We have now reached the semeiotic standpoint, that of these very clear plans, the very starting point of gesture.
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The semeiotic says: "Such a gesture reveals such a passion;" and gesture replies: "To such a passion I will apply such a sign."
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various
The semeiotic is its mind; the dynamic is its soul; the static is founded on the mutual equilibrium or equipoise of the agents.
Delsarte System of Oratory|Various

The imitative is also divided into three parts: the static, the dynamic and the semeiotic.
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