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signify verb

  /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/
  • To give (something) a meaning or an importance.
 merkitä, tarkoittaa

signifier noun

  /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪə/ , /ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪɚ/
  • (linguistics, philosophy) A sign, such as a written or spoken word, which refers to some concept, object or person, the signified.
 merkitsin
  • Something or someone that signifies, makes something more significant or important.
 merkityksen antaja

signified noun

  • (linguistics, semiotics, philosophy) The concept, object or person that is referred to by a sign or signifier.
 merkitty
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