Signification: meaning, definitions and examples

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signification

 

[ หŒsษชษกnษชfษชหˆkeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

meaning, significance

Signification refers to the meaning or significance of something, especially in terms of language and symbols. It is commonly used in linguistics and semiotics to describe how signs convey meaning. The term emphasizes the relationship between a sign and what it represents.

Synonyms

connotation, implication, meaning, significance

Examples of usage

  • The signification of a word can change over time.
  • Cultural context influences the signification of certain symbols.
  • In philosophy, signification is crucial for understanding language.

Translations

Translations of the word "signification" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น significado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bedeutung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ makna

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะฐั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ znaczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„ๅ‘ณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท signification

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ significaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท anlam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนู†ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝznam

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝznam

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ merking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐา“ั‹ะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ significaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'signification' originates from the Latin word 'significatio', which means 'to signify' or 'to indicate'. The roots of this word can be traced back to the Latin 'significare', where 'signum' means 'sign' and 'facere' means 'to make'. This etymological history highlights the connection between signs and the meanings they convey. The term became more prominent in the fields of linguistics and philosophy during the late Middle Ages, as scholars began to analyze the relationship between language and meaning. In modern usage, signification is often explored in semiotics, which studies the way signs and symbols function within society.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,881, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.