Definition Dictionary

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The essential meaning or substance of something.

Concerned with qualities, characteristics, or meaning rather than numerical amounts.

Directly connected with or useful to the matter being considered.

One word family: also includes relevance.

Cutting or mocking language, often expressing the opposite of the intended meaning.

The study or interpretation of meaning in language.

The minimum means or resources needed to stay alive.

Concerned only with surface features rather than depth or substance.

One word family: also includes superficiality.

Having the same or nearly the same meaning, or being closely associated in people's minds.

A subtle quality, feeling, or suggestion beneath the main meaning; also a low tone of voice.

Clear and leaving no reasonable doubt about meaning or intention.

Lacking meaningful thought, substance, or ideas.

A lack of clear limits, precise meaning, or definite detail.