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Definition of Meaning
1. Noun. The message that is intended or expressed or signified. "The import of his announcement was ambiguous"
Exact synonyms: Import, Significance, Signification
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Lexical Meaning, Grammatical Meaning, Symbolisation, Symbolization, Sense, Signified, Connotation, Intension, Referent, Burden, Core, Effect, Essence, Gist, Intent, Purport, Spirit, Lesson, Moral, Nicety, Nuance, Refinement, Shade, Subtlety, Overtone, Point
Derivative terms: Import, Mean, Mean, Significant, Signify, Signify
Generic synonyms: Content, Message, Subject Matter, Substance
Specialized synonyms: Lexical Meaning, Grammatical Meaning, Symbolisation, Symbolization, Sense, Signified, Connotation, Intension, Referent, Burden, Core, Effect, Essence, Gist, Intent, Purport, Spirit, Lesson, Moral, Nicety, Nuance, Refinement, Shade, Subtlety, Overtone, Point
Derivative terms: Import, Mean, Mean, Significant, Signify, Signify
2. Adjective. Rich in significance or implication. "A meaning look"
Exact synonyms: Pregnant, Significant
Similar to: Meaningful
Derivative terms: Significance, Significance, Signify, Signify
Similar to: Meaningful
Derivative terms: Significance, Significance, Signify, Signify
3. Noun. The idea that is intended. "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
Exact synonyms: Substance
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Semantics, Implication, Import, Significance, Strain, Tenor, Undercurrent, Undertone, Denotation, Extension, Reference, Reference, Connotation
Derivative terms: Mean, Mean
Generic synonyms: Idea, Thought
Specialized synonyms: Semantics, Implication, Import, Significance, Strain, Tenor, Undercurrent, Undertone, Denotation, Extension, Reference, Reference, Connotation
Derivative terms: Mean, Mean
Definition of Meaning
1. n. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
Definition of Meaning
1. something that one intends to convey by language [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Meaning
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