The Semiotic Triangle explains the relationship between symbols (words), concepts, and real-world referents. For effective communication, the interpretant—our mental concept—must accurately link a symbol with its referent. Meaning arises not directly from the word-object pairing but from how well our concept bridges the two. Misunderstandings occur when this link varies, as the same word can evoke different concepts for different people, underscoring the interpretant’s crucial role in connecting language with the world.