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Maryam1985
What is the difference between "meaning" and " signification"? thanks
3 févr. 2016 11:18
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They are both considered synonyms in many literatures, yet there is a subtle difference ,when applying any of them .
'Meaning' is more concerned with what a word ,a phrase or an action directly conveys .
What is the meaning of the word "flower" in Spanish ?
You wouldn't say here ,what is the 'significance of it .
'Significance' is what a word , a phrase or anything could convey ,refer to in a more indirect way , a message that it could be communicating etc ..
What is the significance of this action ?
What is the significance of the word ( word x) in this particular context ?
3 février 2016
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Meaning suggests something more literal and deductive. Significance relates to the importance of the word :)
3 février 2016
'Significance' is a common and useful word which means 'importance'.
'Signification' is an extremely rare word. I have never used it my life. In fact, I'll admit that I did a quick check in the dictionary to make sure that it existed. It does, but you can ignore it. I can't think of a single situation in which this word would sound natural, let alone one where it is necessary. Forget you've ever seen it.
If you mean 'meaning' just say 'meaning'.
3 février 2016
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Maryam1985
Compétences linguistiques
Anglais, Persan (farsi)
Langue étudiée
Anglais
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