Meaning definition, what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word. See more.

meaning: [noun] the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport. the thing that is conveyed especially by language : import.

mean•ing. (ˈmi nɪŋ) n. 1. what is intended to be or actually is expressed or indicated; import: the three meanings of a word. 2. the end, purpose, or significance of something. adj. 3. intentioned (usu. used in combination): a well-meaning person. 4. expressive: a meaning look.

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Meaning (non-linguistic), a general term of art to capture senses of the word "meaning", independent from its linguistic uses. The meaning of life, the significance, purpose, or worth of human existence. Meaning (psychology), epistemological position, in psychology as well as philosophy, linguistics, semiotics and sociology.

real meaning n. (true significance) verdadero significado adj + nm. The real meaning of the word decimate is to kill one man in ten. El verdadero significado de "diezmar" es matar un hombre de cada diez. real meaning n. (deep significance) sentido profundo nm + adj. Love is the real meaning of life.

mean: [verb] to have in the mind as a purpose : intend. to design for or destine to a specified purpose or future.

definition definition: 1. a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase: 2. a description of the features and…. Learn more.

the definition: 1. used before nouns to refer to particular things or people that have already been talked about or…. Learn more.