2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Meaning \Mean"ing\, n.
1. That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim
object; as a mischievous meaning was apparent.
If there be any good meaning towards you --Shak.
2. That which is signified, whether by act lanquage;
signification; sence; import; as the meaning of a hint.
3. Sense power of thinking. [R.] -- {Mean"ing*less}, a. --
{Mean"ing*ly}, adv
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
meaningless
adj : having no meaning or direction or purpose; "a meaningless
endeavor"; "a meaningless life"; "a verbose but
meaningless explanation" [ant: {meaningful}]
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