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sign vs telegraphic signal

telegraphic signal vs sign

sign and telegraphic signal both are nouns.

sign is an adjective but telegraphic signal is not an adjective.

sign is a verb but telegraphic signal is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sign Yes Yes Yes No
telegraphic signal Yes No No No
As nouns, telegraphic signal is a hyponym of sign; that is, telegraphic signal is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sign:
  • sign: any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  • telegraphic signal: a signal transmitted by telegraphy
sign (noun) telegraphic signal (noun)
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted a signal transmitted by telegraphy
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) telegraphic signal (adjective)
used of the language of the deaf
sign (verb) telegraphic signal (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
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