n. | 1. | That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; |
2. | That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sense; import; | |
3. | Sense; power of thinking. |
Noun | 1. | meaning - 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 ambigtuous" |
2. | meaning - the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?" Synonyms: substance | |
Adj. | 1. | meaning - rich in significance or implication; "a meaning look"; "pregnant with meaning" Synonyms: pregnant, significant |