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mean·ing
I. \ˈmēniŋ, -nēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English mening, from gerund of menen to intend — more at mean III
1.
a. : the thing one intends to convey by an act or especially by language : purport
< do not mistake my meaning >
b. : the thing that is conveyed or signified especially by language : the sense in which something (as a statement) is understood : import
< what is its meaning to you >
2. : the thing that is meant or intended : intent, purpose, aim, object
< a mischievous meaning was apparent >
3. : significance
< a look full of meaning >
4.
a. or meaning in intension : the logical connotation of a word or phrase : the intension of a term : what a correct definition exhibits
b. or meaning in extension : the logical denotation or extension of a term : the thing or class named by a word or substantive phrase
5. : the pattern of engrams aroused by a given stimulus
II. adjective
Etymology: from present participle of mean (III)
1. : exhibiting a usually specified intent or purpose
< a well-meaning man >
2. : conveying or intended to convey meaning : significant
< a meaning smile >
• mean·ing·ly adverb
• mean·ing·ness noun -es |