Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sigla
noun
/ˈsɪɡlə/
Definition
A set of letters or symbols that represent a word, phrase, or concept, often used in abbreviations or codes.
Examples
- In academic writing, sigla are often used to refer to specific texts or manuscripts.
- The museum used sigla to denote different sections in the exhibition guide.
- Historians frequently employ sigla when citing ancient documents.
Meaning
Sigla are typically used to condense longer terms or to signify specific terms in a concise manner.
Synonyms
- abbreviation
- initialism
- symbol
