the message that is intended or expressed or signified; what is the meaning of this sentence; the significance of a red traffic light; the signification of Chinese characters; the import of his announcement was ambiguous
[ Syn: significance , signification , import ]
the idea that is intended; What is the meaning of this proverb?
[ Syn: substance ]
meaning (n.)
rich in significance or implication; a meaning look
[ Syn: pregnant , significant ]