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signification

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of signification

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action

we should assume that the author is using the word in its ordinary signification

Synonyms of signification

content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, meaning, purport, sense, significance

Words Related to signification

clue, cue, hint, implication, indication, inkling, intimation, suggestion

message, tenor, theme

bottom, essence, essentiality, nature, soul, spirit, stuff

acceptance, acceptation, definition

burden, crux, gist

core, heart, kernel, marrow, nub, nucleus, pith, point, quick

matter, motif, motive, question, subject, topic

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