signification

/,signifi'keiʃn/
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signification

The red traffic light's signification is to stop.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The intended or expressed meaning of something; the message that is conveyed: "Signification" refers to the specific meaning, sense, or import that a word, symbol, gesture, or action is intended to communicate or does communicate.
    • The act of signifying or representing meaning: In more specialized or historical contexts, it can denote the process or action of conveying meaning through signs.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The signification of the ancient symbol was lost over time. (The specific meaning of the ancient symbol was lost over time.)
    • Linguists study the signification of words within different cultural contexts. (Linguists study the meaning of words within different cultural contexts.)
    • Her frown had a clear signification of disapproval. (Her frown clearly conveyed the meaning of disapproval.)
Advanced Usage
  • In semiotics and philosophy: "Signification" is a key term referring to the relationship between a signifier (like a word or image) and the concept it signifies.
    • The essay explores the chain of signification in modern advertising. (The essay explores the chain of meaning in modern advertising.)
  • Formal or literary use: It can be used to emphasize the precise or weighty meaning of something.
    • He pondered the deep signification of the poet's final lines. (He pondered the deep meaning of the poet's final lines.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Signify (verb): to be a sign of; to mean or indicate.
    • A ring can signify eternal love. (A ring can mean eternal love.)
  • Signifier (noun): a sign's physical form (like a sound or written word) as opposed to the concept it represents.
    • The word "tree" is the signifier for the concept of a large plant.
  • Signified (noun): the concept or meaning represented by a signifier.
    • The signified of the word "freedom" can vary between cultures.
Synonyms
  • Meaning: The idea that is represented by a word or thing.
  • Sense: A particular meaning of a word or expression.
  • Import: The implied or significant meaning of something.
  • Significance: The meaning or importance of something.
Related Phrases
  • Chain of signification: (Semiotics) The sequence in which one signified becomes the signifier for another concept, creating an extended meaning.
    • The analysis focused on the cultural chain of signification for the national flag. (The analysis focused on the cultural sequence of meaning for the national flag.)
Related Idioms
  • To take on a new signification: To acquire a different or additional meaning.
    • During the war, the white flower took on a new signification as a symbol of peace. (During the war, the white flower acquired a new meaning as a symbol of peace.)
signification

The red traffic light's signification is to stop.

Noun
  1. 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

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