Meaning (Noun)
Meaning 1
The idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor spent hours explaining the meaning of the complex poem to her students.
- The artist's use of color and light added a deeper meaning to the painting.
- The phrase "break a leg" has a different meaning in the theater world than it does in everyday conversation.
- The company's mission statement is meant to convey the meaning and purpose of the organization.
- The ancient symbol had a rich meaning that was lost over time as its origins were forgotten.
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Meaning 2
The message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The writer's intention is not explicitly stated, so it is left to the reader to decipher the deeper meaning behind the text.
- Philosophers often argue over the meaning of words and the relationships between concepts and the reality they are intended to represent.
- He felt the lecture on spirituality would not give clear answers about the ultimate meaning of human life but the pursuit was inspiring and soothing in its way.
- Each card has a rich, sometimes open to multiple meanings symbol like dreams.
- Religions attach considerable significance to scripture with religious writers particularly giving elaborate, deeper meaning and explanation.
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- Symbolisation
- Nicety
- Connotation
- Gist
- Spirit
- Signified
- Subtlety
- Burden
- Shade
- Refinement
- Essence
- Purport
- Lesson
- Core