signified

• Substantivo que designa o conceito, significado ou representação mental a que um signo linguístico (como uma palavra) remete, em oposição ao significante (a forma do próprio signo).

A noun referring to the concept, meaning, or mental representation that a linguistic sign (such as a word) refers to, as opposed to the signifier (the form of the word itself).

1. Linguistic conceptC2formal

   The concept or meaning that a sign (such as a word) refers to, as opposed to the signifier (the form of the word).

   Significado

   • In semiotics, the signified is the mental concept evoked by a word.
   • The signified of the word 'tree' is the idea of a tall plant with a trunk.
   • Saussure distinguished between the signifier and the signified.

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• Verbo usado para indicar ou representar algo, ser sinal ou símbolo de algo, ou transmitir um significado.

A verb used to indicate or represent something, to be a sign or symbol of something, or to convey meaning.

1. Indicate or meanB2formal

   To be a sign or symbol of something; to represent or convey meaning.

   Significar

   • A red light signifies that you must stop.
   • His silence signified his agreement with the plan.
   • The symbol signifies peace and unity.

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2. Be important or matterB2formal

   To have importance or significance in a particular context.

   Ter importância

   • Her opinion signifies a lot in this decision.
   • The details of the contract signify greatly for the company.
   • What he said signifies little to the overall outcome.

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