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Meaning of meaning
The word "meaning" refers to what something is intended to convey or express.
Etymology of meaning
The word "meaning" comes from the Old English word "mēnan", which means "to intend or signify", and is related to the Old English word "mēnian", which means "to intend or purpose"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the intention or significance of something
Synonyms
significance
importance
purpose
intention
interpretation
explanation
definition
understanding
concept
notion
idea
implication
connotation
denotation
inference
suggestion
indication
implication
import
purport
substance
essence
gist
core
heart
crux
nucleus
spirit
intentionality
import
tenor
drift
sense
import
implication
connotation
denotation
interpretation
explanation
definition
understanding
concept
notion
idea
Definitions
- What is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated, such as by words, actions, or gestures
- The significance or importance of something
- The idea that is intended to be conveyed by words, actions, or gestures
Usage Examples
- The poem has a deeper meaning than its literal interpretation
- The word "home" has a special meaning for me because it reminds me of my childhood
- The artist's use of color and light gives the painting a rich and complex meaning
Antonyms
insignificance
unimportance
irrelevance
pointlessness
meaninglessness
nonsense
absurdity
illogic
insignificancy
triviality
frivolity
emptiness
hollowness
vacuity
senselessness
absurdness
ridiculousness
preposterousness
ludicrousness
silliness