meaning

English

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

noun
Definitions
  • (of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.
  • The value, purpose, importance, point or significance (of something beyond the fact of that thing's existence).
  • (semantics) The object or concept that a word or phrase denotes, or that which a sentence says.
  • (obsolete) Intention.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English mening suffix from English mean (lowly, base, signify, common).

Origin

English

mean

Gloss

lowly, base, signify, common

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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