sign
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B1
/saɪn/
indication or mark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sign' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'signum,' where 'signum' meant 'mark, token, indication.'
Historical Evolution
'signum' transformed into the Old French word 'signe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'sign' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'mark or token,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'indication' and 'to write one's name.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else.
Dark clouds are a sign of rain.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35