MEANING


Meaning of MEANING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmē-niŋ ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport

b. : the thing that is conveyed especially by language : import

2. : something meant or intended : aim

a mischievous meaning was apparent

3. : significant quality ; especially : implication of a hidden or special significance

a glance full of meaning

4.

a. : the logical connotation of a word or phrase

b. : the logical denotation or extension of a word or phrase

• meaning adjective

• mean·ing·ly -niŋ-lē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.