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lectosign

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈlɛktoʊˌsaɪn/

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noun

Meaning 1

In the works of philosopher Gilles Deleuze, a lectosign is an image that must be read as much as it is seen or heard. Deleuze introduced this concept in his book Cinema 2: The Time-Image to describe cinematic images that demand interpretation beyond their immediate visual or auditory presentation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: film theory

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History

Etymology

From Latin lect + sign.