significato

Definitions of significato
  1. noun
    the idea that is intended
    synonyms: senso, significazione
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    aspetto, implicazione, risvolto
    a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
    denotazione
    the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
    type of:
    concetto, concezione, idea, pensiero
    the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
  2. noun
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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    simbolizzazione
    the use of symbols to convey meaning
    accezione, senso
    the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
    connotazione
    what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
    merito, succo, sugo
    the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
    morale
    the significance of a story or event
    finezza, raffinatezza, sfumatura, sottigliezza, venatura
    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
    bomba, succo, sugo
    a brief version of the essential meaning of something
    type of:
    messaggio
    what a communication that is about something is about
  3. noun
    the relative importance granted to something
    synonyms: clamore, importanza, interesse, mole, peso, portata, rilievo, risalto, risonanza, serietà, spicco, valore
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    type of:
    incidenza
    the quality of being important and worthy of note
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