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The sign itself can take on three forms, an icon, an index, or a symbol. An icon directly resembles the object, an index shows the effect of the object, and a symbol represents the object by a pre-established rule which is established by cultural context. Written and spoken language therefore rely almost entirely on symbolic signs, in that a word's meaning must be understood by both the speaker and the listener in order for communication to take place.

The sign itself can take on three forms, an icon, an index, or a symbol. An icon directly resembles the object, an index shows the effect of the object, and a symbol represents the object by a pre-established rule which is established by cultural context. Written and spoken language therefore rely almost entirely on symbolic signs, in that a word's meaning must be understood by both the speaker and the listener in order for communication to take place.

Peirce's ideas were highly influential on later linguistic scholars such as Noam Chomsky, as well as on deconstructionists Jacques Derrida and Paul le Man. His ideas have also entered music theory, in a separate branch known as musical semiotics. Leading exponents of this field include Wilson Coker, Robert Hatten, David Lidov, and V. Kofi Agawu.

Peirce's ideas were highly influential on later linguistic scholars such as [[Noam Chomsky]], as well as on [[deconstruction|deconstructionists]] Jacques Derrida and Paul le Man. His ideas have also entered [[music theory]], in a separate branch known as musical semiotics. Leading exponents of this field include Wilson Coker, Robert Hatten, David Lidov, and V. Kofi Agawu.

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