signifying

UK
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/

Traduzioni

signifyingnoun
signifyings
pl
UK
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪɡnəˌfaɪɪŋ/
Used as a gerund denoting the act or process of conveying meaning; generally treated as a mass noun.
significationSurtout en linguistique et en sémiotique.
In semiotics, the signifying of symbols relies on cultural conventions.
En sémiotique, la signification des symboles repose sur des conventions culturelles.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
action de signifierTournure plus analytique, fréquente dans un contexte théorique.
signifyingadjective
more signifying
Comp.
most signifying
Super.
UK
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈsɪɡnɪˌfaɪɪŋ/
The signifying gesture made it clear that the meeting was over.
Le geste significatif a montré clairement que la réunion était terminée.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
symboliqueSe dit surtout d’un signe, d’un geste ou d’un élément porteur de sens.
signifyverb

signifying

Gerund

signified
Past Simple
signified
Past Participle
signifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
US
/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
The red light signifies that you must stop.
Le feu rouge signifie que vous devez vous arrêter.
signifierAu sens de « faire savoir » ou « manifester » de manière formelle.
He signified his approval with a nod.
Il a signifié son approbation d’un signe de tête.
compterAu sens de « avoir de l’importance ».
In the grand scheme of things, this decision may not signify much.
Dans le grand ordre des choses, cette décision ne comptera peut-être pas beaucoup.

Definizioni

signifyingnoun
The act or process of signifying; the conveying of meaning.
In semiotics, the signifying of symbols relies on cultural conventions.
signifyingadjective
Indicating or suggesting something; serving as a sign or symbol.
The signifying gesture made it clear that the meeting was over.
signifyverb
To be a sign of; to mean.
The red light signifies that you must stop.
To make known or clear; to show.
He signified his approval with a nod.
To have importance or to matter.
In the grand scheme of things, this decision may not signify much.