2006-11-30 08:15:14 · 5 answers · asked by adam m 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
definition
2006-11-30 08:16:55 · answer #1 · answered by GiGi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that is conveyed or signified; sense or significance.
Something that one wishes to convey, especially by language: The writer's meaning was obscured by his convoluted prose.
An interpreted goal, intent, or end: "The central meaning of his pontificate is to restore papal authority" (Conor Cruise O'Brien).
Inner significance: "But who can comprehend the meaning of the voice of the city?" (O. Henry).
ADJECTIVE:
Full of meaning; expressive.
Disposed or intended in a specified manner. Often used in combination: a well-meaning fellow; ill-meaning intentions.
2006-11-30 16:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by cindy61892 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Meaning - what is meant by a word, action, idea, etc.
2) Significance.
3) Importance.
2006-11-30 19:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by dimple555 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of my favorite sites is:
http://www.dictionary.com
Also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meaning
to get a specific meaning to the meaning!
Given the above meanings, MEANING is a confabulation that can be both hypothetically and perniciously erroneous out of context.
2006-11-30 16:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
meaning:
what somebody intends to express in either words or acations.
what somthing signifies.
what something indecatates.
inner importance.
hope this helps :)
2006-11-30 16:25:51 · answer #5 · answered by apolloK♫ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋