Il significato
Example: Il significato di questa parola è molto importante.
Definition
"Il significato" refers to the meaning or sense of a word, phrase, symbol, or concept, explaining what it represents or conveys. It is often used to clarify the importance or interpretation of language or ideas, as in "Il significato di questa parola è molto importante."
Etymology
The phrase "il significato" comes from the Italian language, where "significato" derives from the Latin verb "significare," meaning 'to signify' or 'to indicate.' The root combines "signum" (sign) with the suffix "-ficare" (to make or do). Did you know? The concept of "significato" has been crucial in philosophical and linguistic studies for centuries.
Learn to use this word actively
"Il significato" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
