Definition of meaning

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Meaning (n.) That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint..

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Babble :: Babble (v. i.) To talk incoherently; to utter unmeaning words.
Octa- :: Octa- () A combining form meaning eight; as in octodecimal, octodecimal, octolocular..
Translation :: Translation (n.) A transfer of meaning in a word or phrase, a metaphor; a tralation..
Homonymous :: Homonymous (a.) Having the same name or designation, but different meaning or relation; hence, equivocal; ambiguous..
Rewel Bone :: Rewel bone () An obsolete phrase of disputed meaning, -- perhaps, smooth or polished bone..
Pittle-pattle :: Pittle-pattle (v. i.) To talk unmeaningly; to chatter or prattle.
Paraphrase :: Paraphrase (n.) A restatement of a text, passage, or work, expressing the meaning of the original in another form, generally for the sake of its clearer and fuller exposition; a setting forth the signification of a text in other and ampler terms; a free translation or rendering; -- opposed to metaphrase..
Literalization :: Literalization (n.) The act of literalizing; reduction to a literal meaning.
Jossa :: "Jossa (interj.) A command to a horse, probably meaning ""stand still."".
Define :: Define (v. t.) To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term..
Expression :: Expression (n.) Lively or vivid representation of meaning, sentiment, or feeling, etc.; significant and impressive indication, whether by language, appearance, or gesture; that manner or style which gives life and suggestive force to ideas and sentiments; as, he reads with expression; her performance on the piano has expression..
Slug-horn :: Slug-horn (a.) An erroneous form of the Scotch word slughorne, or sloggorne, meaning slogan..
Homograph :: Homograph (n.) One of two or more words identical in orthography, but having different derivations and meanings; as, fair, n., a market, and fair, a., beautiful..
#NAME? :: -ous () An adjective suffix meaning full of, abounding in, having, possessing the qualities of, like; as in gracious, abounding in grace; arduous, full of ardor; bulbous, having bulbs, bulblike; riotous, poisonous, piteous, joyous, etc..
Counter :: Counter (adv.) A prefix meaning contrary, opposite, in opposition; as, counteract, counterbalance, countercheck. See Counter, adv. & a..
Pachy- :: Pachy- () A combining form meaning thick; as, pachyderm, pachydactyl..
As :: As (adv. & conj.) Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning).
To :: To (prep.) As sign of the infinitive, to had originally the use of last defined, governing the infinitive as a verbal noun, and connecting it as indirect object with a preceding verb or adjective; thus, ready to go, i.e., ready unto going; good to eat, i.e., good for eating; I do my utmost to lead my life pleasantly. But it has come to be the almost constant prefix to the infinitive, even in situations where it has no prepositional meaning, as where the infinitive is direct object or subject; th
Sense :: Sense (v. t.) Meaning; import; signification; as, the true sense of words or phrases; the sense of a remark..
#NAME? :: -ory () An adjective suffix meaning of or pertaining to, serving for; as in auditory, pertaining to or serving for hearing; prohibitory, amendatory, etc..
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