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semeion

/sɪˈmaɪ.ɒn/

semeion noun: a unit of time, a division of a foot; a mora.

Noun

semeion (plural semeia)

  1. A unit of time, a division of a foot; a mora.
  2. A mark in paleography indicating metrical or other divisions.
  3. A symbol in ancient art associated with the gods and resembling a Roman military standard.

Forms of semeion

pluralsemeia

Origin of semeion

From Ancient Greek σημεῖον (sēmeîon, “a mark”).

Questions about semeion

What does semeion mean?
Semeion means a unit of time, a division of a foot; a mora.
What part of speech is semeion?
Semeion is a noun.
How do you pronounce semeion?
Semeion is pronounced /sɪˈmaɪ.ɒn/.
What is the plural of semeion?
The plural of semeion is semeia.

Words near semeion in the dictionary

  1. semeiologically
  2. semeiologies
  3. semeiologist
  4. semeiologists
  5. semeiology
  6. semeion
  7. semeiotic
  8. semeiotical
  9. semeiotically
  10. semeiotician
  11. semeioticians

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