Explanation
An indirect suggestion that communicates more than is explicitly said. It shifts meaning from what is said to what can be inferred as implied.
Example
He is very punctual again today, she says as he arrives late.
Counterexample
Merely mentioning “Significatio” without the described function is not a sufficient example.
Distinction
Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.
Effect on thought and perception
It shifts meaning from what is said to what can be inferred as implied.
Resonance
In the atlas, Significatio forms a node joined by 2 previously unresolved reference lines.
Etymology
Technical core term; individual etymological review pending
Provenance
Unresolved relation network → second core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 239
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Significatio“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-239-057. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-239-057The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.