Sign

Sign

A sign is a representation of an object that implies a connection between itself and its object. A natural sign bears a causal relation to its object—for instance, thunder is a sign of storm. A conventional sign signifies by agreement, as a full stop signifies the end of a sentence. (This is in contrast to a symbol which stands for another thing, as a flag may be a symbol of a nation).

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Famous quotes containing the word sign:

    Though I do hate him as I do hell pains,
    Yet, for necessity of present life,
    I must show out a flag and sign of love,
    Which is indeed but sign.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)

    Don’t pay any attention to Ah Ling. He has a mania for quoting Confucius. And Charlie Chan.
    —Joseph O’Donnell. Clifford Sanforth. Mrs. Houghland, Murder by Television, reassuring her friends after the houseboy has pointed out a sign of ill omen (1935)

    I can express no kinder sign of love
    Than this kind kiss.
    William Shakespeare (1564–1616)