sense; signified




the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

"the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified"

Type of:
  • meaning; significance; signification; import

Types:
  • word meaning; word sense; acceptation


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