merkitys — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
- consequence noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
- denotation noun The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes
- designation noun The act of officially naming or selecting something, or the name/title given.
- magnitude noun The size, scale, or importance of something.
- meaning noun The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.
- semantics noun The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.
- sense noun One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.
- significance noun The quality of being important or having a noticeable effect.
- weight noun How heavy someone or something is.
Senses
merkitys is used for these senses in English:
- bearing Relevance; a relationship or connection.
- consequence (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.
- denotation (semantics) Something signified or referred to; a particular meaning of a symbol
- designation Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
- magnitude (uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
- meaning The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
- meaning The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
- semantics The meanings of individual words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.
bearing — full definition
- noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
- noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
- noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
- noun Relevance or connection to a matter.
consequence — full definition
- noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
- noun Importance or significance.
- verb To impose a specific penalty or negative outcome on someone, especially a child, for misbehaviour.