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The definition of meaning
6 Definitions of: meaning
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- noun, the sense or significance of a word, sentence, symbol, etc; import; semantic or lexical content
- noun, the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc
- noun, the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message
- noun, valid content; efficacy
- noun, philosophy a) the sense of an expression; its connotation b) the reference of an expression; its denotation. In recent philosophical writings meaning can be used in both the above senses. See also sense
- adjective, expressive of some sense, intention, criticism, etc ▷ See also well-meaning
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| Synonyms: | interpretation, message, definition, use, force, speaking, significance, explanation, substance, value | And more... |
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