Signification (Noun)

Meaning

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 artist's use of bold colors was meant to convey a sense of urgency, but the true signification of the piece was lost on many viewers.
• The signification of the ancient hieroglyphics was still a topic of debate among scholars.
• The poet's words were carefully chosen to convey a deeper signification, one that resonated with readers on a spiritual level.
• The signification of the red rose in the bouquet was clear: it was a symbol of love and passion.
• The professor spent hours explaining the signification of the complex mathematical equation, but many students remained confused.

Synonyms

• Meaning
• Import
• Significance

Hypernyms

• Message
• Content
• Substance

Hyponyms

• Symbolization
• Lexical Meaning
• Intension
• Symbolisation
• Overtone
• Nicety
• Point
• Connotation
• Gist
• Referent
• Effect
• Grammatical Meaning
• Moral
• Signified
• Intent
• Subtlety
• Sense
• Refinement
• Essence
• Purport
• Lesson
• Core
• Nuance

Related Words

• Signify (verb)