Signeeraussanaa
Signeeraussanaa is a term in sign-language linguistics for a word-like unit that functions as a single lexical item. It contrasts with sequences of signs that convey meaning through multiple tokens. A signeeraussanaa is typically realized by manual signs accompanied by facial expressions and body posture, and it can serve as a lexeme in a sentence.
The term appears to derive from Finnish roots: signeeraus meaning signing and sana meaning word. It is
Linguistic properties include that signeeraussanaa can be monosyllabic or morphologically complex through sign-based processes like movement
In theory, the concept helps compare sign-language lexicon with spoken lexemes and supports analyses of how