Definition of: meaning

(mē′ning) noun
1. That which is intended; object; intention; aim.
2. That which is signified; significance; sense; acceptation; import; connotation. See synonyms under PURPOSE.
—adjective
1. Having purpose or intention: usually in combination: well–meaning.
2. Significant; suggestive.
—mean′ing·ful adjective
—mean′ing·ful·ly adverb
—mean′ing·less adjective
—mean′ing·less·ly adverb
—mean′ing·less·ness noun
—mean′ing·ly adverb