Meaning (Noun)
Meaning 1
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.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Symbolisation
- Nicety
- Connotation
- Gist
- Spirit
- Signified
- Subtlety
- Burden
- Shade
- Refinement
- Essence
- Purport
- Lesson
- Core
Related Words
Meaning 2
The idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.