signific

adjective

sig·​nif·​ic

(ˈ)sig¦nifik

: acting as a sign or signal

argues that the expression of ideas may be through a symbolic function, not a signific function

—L. W. Elder

Word History

Etymology

signify + -ic

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Rhymes for signific

• horrific
• pacific
• prolific
• salvific
• specific
• terrific
• calorific
• conspecific
• hieroglyphic
• honorific
• nonspecific
• scientific