semeion

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/sɪˈmaɪ.ɒn/

noun

A unit of time, a division of a foot; a mora.

OriginAncient Greek σημεῖον →
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Meanings

nounsemeion (plural semeia)

plural semeia

  1. human sciencesA 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.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσημεῖον“a mark”
  2. Englishsemeion

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

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Anagrams

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APA

semeion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semeion

MLA

“semeion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semeion. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “semeion,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semeion.

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