signification
signification Lexical Profile
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• noun
The exact meaning or sense of a word, phrase, symbol, or sign.
"Over the centuries, the word has shifted from its original literal signification to a broader metaphorical sense."
The act or process of conveying, indicating, or representing meaning by means of signs, words, or symbols.
"In semiotics, scholars examine how cultural systems of signification shape human perception."
Word Nuance & Usage
While often confused with 'significance' (which primarily denotes importance or consequence), 'signification' is used chiefly in formal and academic contexts—especially linguistics and semiotics—to refer to the exact meaning of a word or the process of conveying meaning through signs.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French signification, from Latin significatio ('meaning, expression, or indication'), a noun of action from significare ('to make known, indicate, or mean').