 Triangle of reference

The Triangle of Reference, also known as the semiotic triangle or the semantic triangle, is a model that explains how words relate to the things they refer to in the world. It illustrates the relationship between three key components: 1. **Thought or Reference**: This represents the concept or object in the mind that the word refers to. It's the idea or mental image that we associate with a specific term. 2. **Symbol**: This is the actual word or sign that represents the concept.