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Meaning
Noun
●
The
denotation
,
referent
, or
idea
connected
with a
word
,
expression
, or symbol.
●
The
connotation
associated with a
word
,
expression
, or symbol.
●
The
purpose
, value, or
significance
(of something) beyond the
fact
of that thing's existence.
●
In Thinking:
Intention.
Verb
●
present participle
and
gerund
of mean
Adj
●
Having a (specified) intention.
●
Expressing some
intention
or
significance
; meaningful.
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Origin
meaning
English
mean
English
meene
Middle English (1100-1500)
meien
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
mene
Middle English (1100-1500)
menen
Middle English (1100-1500)
mænan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
mening
Middle English (1100-1500)
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Etym
Synonyms
Acceptation
Definition
Parsing
Sense
Flavor
Implication
Import
Insinuation
Tone
Goal
Aim
Plan
Intent
Related
Significance
Implying
Understanding
Connotation
Indicating
Sense
Value
Purpose
Interpretation
Assuming
Suggesting
Context
Concept
Signifying
Implication
Presuming
Essence
Knowing
Saying
Idea
Relevance
Knowledge
Identity
Denoting
Denotation
Referent
Word
Truth
Inferring
Signification
Etymology
Notion
Language
Symbolism
Ensuring
Text
Translation
Thought
Importance
Message
Implies
Nature
Discourse
Nuance
Utterance
Representation
Interpretations
Stating
Semantics
Telling
Explanation
Belief
Reality
Principle
Noting
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Rhymes
Leaning
Weaning
Meaning
Cleaning
Preening
Overweening
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