Definition of signification

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Signification (n.) That which is signified or made known; that meaning which a sign, character, or token is intended to convey; as, the signification of words..

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Aqua :: Aqua (n.) Water; -- a word much used in pharmacy and the old chemistry, in various signification, determined by the word or words annexed..
Lexicology :: Lexicology (n.) The science of the derivation and signification of words; that branch of learning which treats of the signification and application of words.
Insignificant :: Insignificant (a.) Not significant; void of signification, sense, or import; meaningless; as, insignificant words..
Technically :: Technically (adv.) In a technical manner; according to the signification of terms as used in any art, business, or profession..
Actively :: Actively (adv.) In an active signification; as, a word used actively..
Unmeaning :: Unmeaning (a.) Having no meaning or signification; as, unmeaning words..
Adsignification :: Adsignification (n.) Additional signification.
Oxymoron :: Oxymoron (n.) A figure in which an epithet of a contrary signification is added to a word; e. g., cruel kindness; laborious idleness..
Latitude :: Latitude (n.) Extent or breadth of signification, application, etc.; extent of deviation from a standard, as truth, style, etc..
Notation :: Notation (n.) Literal or etymological signification.
Import :: Import (n.) That which a word, phrase, or document contains as its signification or intention or interpretation of a word, action, event, and the like..
Astrology :: Astrology (n.) In its etymological signification, the science of the stars; among the ancients, synonymous with astronomy; subsequently, the art of judging of the influences of the stars upon human affairs, and of foretelling events by their position and aspects..
Hermeneutical :: Hermeneutical (a.) Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory; as, hermeneutic theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a hermeneutic phrase..
Presignification :: Presignification (n.) The act of signifying or showing beforehand.
Consignification :: Consignification (n.) Joint signification.
Voice :: Voice (n.) Language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion.
Tautological :: Tautological (a.) Involving tautology; having the same signification; as, tautological expression..
Neology :: Neology (n.) The introduction of a new word, or of words or significations, into a language; as, the present nomenclature of chemistry is a remarkable instance of neology..
Usage :: Usage (n.) Customary use or employment, as of a word or phrase in a particular sense or signification..
Re- :: Re- () A prefix signifying back, against, again, anew; as, recline, to lean back; recall, to call back; recede; remove; reclaim, to call out against; repugn, to fight against; recognition, a knowing again; rejoin, to join again; reiterate; reassure. Combinations containing the prefix re- are readily formed, and are for the most part of obvious signification..
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