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sign vs linguistic unit

linguistic unit vs sign

sign and linguistic unit both are nouns.

sign is an adjective but linguistic unit is not an adjective.

sign is a verb but linguistic unit is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sign Yes Yes Yes No
linguistic unit Yes No No No
As nouns, linguistic unit is a hypernym of sign; that is, linguistic unit is a word with a broader meaning than sign:
  • sign: a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
  • linguistic unit: one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
Other hypernyms of sign include language unit.
sign (noun) linguistic unit (noun)
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed
a public display of a message
a gesture that is part of a sign language
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
a character indicating a relation between quantities
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
a fundamental linguistic unit linking a signifier to that which is signified
an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges)
(medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease
sign (adjective) linguistic unit (adjective)
used of the language of the deaf
sign (verb) linguistic unit (verb)
be engaged by a written agreement
communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
mark with one's signature; write one's name (on)
make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
communicate in sign language
place signs, as along a road
approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation
engage by written agreement
Difference between sign and linguistic unit

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