own meaning

language: en

definitions

  1. The specific definition, significance, or importance that a word, concept, object, or situation possesses independently of external influence or other contexts.
    en: The specific definition, significance, or importance that a word, concept, object, or situation possesses independently of external influence or other contexts.
  2. A unique or individualized interpretation, value, or significance that a person assigns to something based on their personal experiences or perspectives.
    en: A unique or individualized interpretation, value, or significance that a person assigns to something based on their personal experiences or perspectives.
  3. Used to emphasize that something possesses a definition or significance that is separate and distinct from that of something else mentioned previously.
    en: Used to emphasize that something possesses a definition or significance that is separate and distinct from that of something else mentioned previously.

examples

  1. Every symbol in this ancient text has its own meaning that scholars continue to debate.

    Every symbol in this ancient text has its own meaning that scholars continue to debate.

  2. For her, the old house holds its own meaning, far beyond just being a place to live.

    For her, the old house holds its own meaning, far beyond just being a place to live.

  3. While both terms relate to happiness, they carry quite different connotations and each has its own meaning.

    While both terms relate to happiness, they carry quite different connotations and each has its own meaning.