What does meaning mean?
Definitions for meaning
ˈmi nɪŋmean·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word meaning.
Princeton's WordNet
meaning, significance, signification, importnoun
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"
meaning, substanceadjective
the idea that is intended
"What is the meaning of this proverb?"
meaning(a), pregnant, significantadjective
rich in significance or implication
"a meaning look"
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Meaningnoun
Etymology: from mean.
I am no honest man, if there be any good meaning toward you. William Shakespeare, King Lear.
Some whose meaning hath at first been fair,
Grow knaves by use, and rebels by despair. Wentworth Dillon.The meaning, not the name, I call: for thou,
Not of the Muses nine. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. vii.These lost the sense their learning to display,
And those explain’d the meaning quite away. Alexander Pope.No word more frequently in the mouths of men than conscience; and the meaning of it is, in some measure, understood: however, it is a word extremely abused by many, who apply other meanings to it which God Almighty never intended. Jonathan Swift, Miscel.
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meaning
Meaning is the significance, purpose, or sense conveyed by something, whether it be a word, symbol, action, concept, or experience. It involves the interpretation and understanding of the message, idea, or intention behind a specific entity, often shaped by personal, cultural, or contextual factors. Meaning gives substance and value to our existence, allowing for communication, decision-making, and the pursuit of fulfilling lives.
Webster Dictionary
Meaning
of Mean
Meaningnoun
that which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent
Meaningnoun
that which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint
Meaningnoun
sense; power of thinking
Wikidata
Meaning
In linguistics, meaning is what the source or sender expresses, communicates, or conveys in their message to the observer or receiver, and what the receiver infers from the current context.
Editors Contribution
meaningnoun
HonD or Handoo Means Sheep
Submitted by limit_l on February 23, 2024
meaning
Intended or known by language.
The picture had meaning and depth, the words were very accurate and descriptive.
Submitted by MaryC on January 31, 2020
meaning
To intend to express or communicate.
The picture had real meaning as she related to the power of the beautiful and loving words.
Submitted by MaryC on January 31, 2020
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'meaning' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1536
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'meaning' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4138
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'meaning' in Nouns Frequency: #592
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of meaning in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of meaning in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of meaning in a Sentence
Abstract art involves complex layers and perspectives. To be distinct and hold a truly personalized view point, every element in the piece must be devised to be claimed as entirely mine. Meaning it's all based on sculpture, because most of what we know of photography involves capturing someone else's work, which I dislike.
Open SBI securities trading platform at this moment and you will not be able to see any current share price and all functional keys of its platform have been disabled meaning you as investors can't do any transaction
Through words to the meaning of thoughts with no words.
I think that well-meaning hosts prepare these beautiful meals, and oftentimes, it includes things that some of the guests can't eat, i'm not talking about things that make you sick. If you have a gluten intolerance, if you have a serious nut allergy, you just have to let the host know and don't feel any remorse about not eating it.
Long-term care is, unfortunately, an indicator of what's happening in Mark Parkinson community [ at large ] -- meaning that as much as Mark Parkinson try to bubble them from the virus in the community, it's a very vulnerable location, because Mark Parkinson have people who work there [ going in and out ], as well as family and friends of those who live there.
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- معنىArabic
- мәғәнәBashkir
- sterBreton
- význam, smyslCzech
- ystyrWelsh
- betydning, meningDanish
- Bedeutung, SinnGerman
- νόημα, σημασία, έννοιαGreek
- signifoEsperanto
- significadoSpanish
- معنیPersian
- merkitys, tarkoitusFinnish
- signification, sensFrench
- bríIrish
- ciallachadh, seagh, brìghScottish Gaelic
- मतलब, अर्थHindi
- jelentés, értelemHungarian
- իմաստArmenian
- merking, meiningIcelandic
- significatoItalian
- 意味, 目的, 意義Japanese
- 의미, 意味, 뜻Korean
- reikšmėLithuanian
- jēgaLatvian
- смисол, значење, смислаMacedonian
- waarde, betekenis, zinDutch
- betydning, tyding, meningNorwegian
- znaczenie, sensPolish
- significado, sentidoPortuguese
- значение, толкование, смыслRussian
- pomen, smiselSlovene
- betydelse, meningSwedish
- maanaSwahili
- பொருள்Tamil
- маънӣTajik
- ความหมายThai
- kasıt, mana, anlamTurkish
- معنی, ارتھUrdu
- nghĩaVietnamese
- 含義Chinese
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