Sign
/saɪn/noun
A symbol or indicator that conveys meaning or information.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, signs were often considered omens from the gods, guiding decisions and predicting the future.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*seɪg-
“to mark or make known”
Latin
Latin
signum
“a mark, token, or indication”
Old French
Old French
signe
“a sign or symbol”
Middle English
Middle English
signe
“a mark or token”
Modern English
English
sign
“a symbol conveying meaning or information”