Jelezze

Jelezze is a term used in theoretical discussions of communication to denote a class of signaling events that facilitate coordination without conveying substantive information. In this usage, jelezze are ostensive cues intended to draw a partner’s attention or trigger a predefined response, rather than to inform about the environment or state of the world.

Etymology and usage in the literature: The term appears as a neologism in a limited body of academic writing and is not part of standard vocabularies in major languages. Its exact linguistic origin varies by author, but it is generally interpreted as deriving from a verb meaning “to signal” combined with a productive suffix. Because it is not widely standardized, definitions and technical details can differ across sources.

In analytical models, jelezze are often represented as binary signals that a sender uses to coordinate actions in cooperative tasks. The effectiveness of a jelezze depends on factors such as shared conventions, reliability, and the cost-benefit calculus of the agents involved. Jelezze is typically contrasted with informative signals, which carry content about the world, and with affective signals, which convey emotion or attitude.

Relationship to broader theories: Proponents of using the concept argue that jelezze can account for rapid, low-cost coordination in noisy or time-sensitive settings. Critics note that the boundary between jelezze and ordinary signaling is porous, and that context, interpretation, and cultural conventions heavily influence outcomes.

See also: signaling theory, ostension, cueing, coordination game.