— signifiable , adj.
/sig"neuh fuy'/ , v. , signified, signifying .
v.t.
1. to make known by signs, speech, or action.
2. to be a sign of; mean; portend.
v.i.
3. to be of importance or consequence.
[ 1200-50; ME signifien signifier significare to make a sign, indicate, mention, denote. See SIGN, -IFY ]
Syn. 1. signal, express, indicate. 2. represent, indicate, denote, betoken, imply.