| 【sign】 is a [English Root word(stem)] from the Latin word(s) "signare," "signum," and "sigillum." It carries the basic meaning of "sign," and "mark." |
[English words in the top 5000 most frequently used containing the root "sign"]
assign **[3618] If you assign a piece of work to someone, you give them the work to do.
assignment **[3923] An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, especially as part of your job or studies.
design ****[1030] Design is the process and art of planning and making detailed drawings of something.
designate ☆[4916] When you designate someone or something as a particular thing, you formally give them that description or name.
designer ****[1854] A designer is a person whose job is to design things by making drawings of them.
insignificant ☆[5335] Something that is insignificant is unimportant, especially because it is very small.
resign ***[2987] If you resign from a job or position, you formally announce that you are leaving it.
seal **[3664] to close (something) tightly so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out
sign ****[382] A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music.
signal ****[1675] A signal is a gesture, sound, or action which is intended to give a particular message to the person who sees or hears it.
significant ****[1233] A significant amount or effect is large enough to be important or affect a situation to a noticeable degree.
significantly ****[2105] in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect
signify ☆[4754] If an event, a sign, or a symbol signifies something, it is a sign of that thing or represents that thing.
[WORD ROOT]root sign
[VARIATIONS OF ROOT] sign, signi, seal
[ETYMOLOGY]root (Latin) signare, signum, sigillum
[MEANING]root sign, mark
【DETAILs OF ORIGIN(ETYMOLOGY】
- 【Latin】 signare to mark; to set a mark upon, mark out, designate; mark with a stamp; distinguish, adorn; to point out, signify, indicate
- 【Latin】 signum identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation
- 【Latin】 sigillum [diminutive of signum("identifying mark, sign")] small picture, engraved figure, seal
Please see the Word information in detail as follows;
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assign ★★[3618] verb from assign 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 If you assign a piece of work to someone, you give them the work to do.
【Declension/Conjugation】 assigned, assigned, assigning, assigns
【ROOTs】 ⑴ as(ad); to, toward ⑵ sign; sign, mark
【Etymology】 《Latin adsignare》 [ad+signare] to allot, assign, award
【First Known Meaning】 to transfer, convey, bequeath (property); appoint (to someone a task to be done); order, direct (someone to do something); fix, settle, determine; appoint or set (a time); indicate, point out,
【DERIVATIVEs】 assignability, assignable, assignably, assignation, assigner, assignment, assign
assignment ★★[3923] noun from assign 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, especially as part of your job or studies.
【pl.】 assignments
【COMPOSITION】 assign + ment
【ROOTs】 ⑴ as(ad); to, toward ⑵ sign; sign, mark ⑶ ment; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin adsignare》 [ad+signare] to allot, assign, award
【First Known Meaning】 an order, request, directive
【DERIVATIVEs】 assignability, assignable, assignably, assignation, assigner, assignment, assign
design ★★★★[1030] noun from design 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 Design is the process and art of planning and making detailed drawings of something.
【pl.】 designs
【SYNONYM】 pattern
【COMPOSITION】 sign
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; out, down, under ⑵ sign; sign, mark
【Etymology】 《Latin signum》 identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation
【DERIVATIVEs】 design, designable, designless, designer
designate ☆[4916] verb from design 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 When you designate someone or something as a particular thing, you formally give them that description or name.
【Declension/Conjugation】 designated, designated, designating, designates
【COMPOSITION】 design + ate
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; down, under ⑵ sign; sign, mark ⑶ ate; verb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin designare》 mark out, devise, choose, designate, appoint
【DERIVATIVEs】 designation, designative, designator, designatory, designate
designer ★★★★[1854] noun from design 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 A designer is a person whose job is to design things by making drawings of them.
【pl.】 designers
【COMPOSITION】 design + er
【ROOTs】 ⑴ de; out, down, under ⑵ sign; sign, mark ⑶ er; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin signum》 identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation
【DERIVATIVEs】 design, designable, designless, designer
insignificant ☆[5335] adjective from signify 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 Something that is insignificant is unimportant, especially because it is very small.
【ANTONYM】 significant
【ROOTs】 ⑴ in; not ⑵ signi(sign); sign, mark ⑶ ficant(fic); do, make
【Etymology】 《Latin significare》 to make signs, show by signs, point out, express; mean, signify; foreshadow, portend
【DERIVATIVEs】 insignificance, insignificancy, insignificantly, insignificant
resign ★★★[2987] verb from resign 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 If you resign from a job or position, you formally announce that you are leaving it.
【Declension/Conjugation】 resigned, resigned, resigning, resigns
【COMPOSITION】 re + sign
【ROOTs】 ⑴ re; again, behind ⑵ sign; sign, mark
【Etymology】 《Latin signum》 identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation
【DERIVATIVEs】 resign, resignation, resigner
seal ★★[3664] verb from seal 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 ① to close (something) tightly so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out
② to close (an envelope, bag, etc.) by sticking or pressing two of its parts together
③ to become closed tightly
【Declension/Conjugation】 sealed, sealed, sealing, seals
【ROOTs】 seal(sign); sign, mark
【Etymology】 《Latin sigillum》 [diminutive of signum("identifying mark, sign")] small picture, engraved figure, seal
【DERIVATIVEs】 sealable, seallike, seal-like, seal
sign ★★★★[382] noun from sign
【DEFINITION】 A sign is a mark or shape that always has a particular meaning, for example in mathematics or music.
【pl.】 signs
【SYNONYM】 indication, signal, hint
【ROOTs】 sign; sign, mark
【Etymology】 《Latin signum》 identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation
【First Known Meaning】 gesture or motion of the hand
【DERIVATIVEs】 sign, signable, signatory, signature
signal ★★★★[1675] noun from sign
【DEFINITION】 A signal is a gesture, sound, or action which is intended to give a particular message to the person who sees or hears it.
【pl.】 signals
【SYNONYM】 sign, indication
【COMPOSITION】 sign + al
【ROOTs】 ⑴ sign; sign, mark ⑵ al; noun suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin signum》 identifying mark, token, indication, symbol; proof; military standard, ensign; a signal, an omen; sign in the heavens, constellation
【DERIVATIVEs】 signaler, signalize, signaller, signally, signal
significant ★★★★[1233] adjective from signify 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 A significant amount or effect is large enough to be important or affect a situation to a noticeable degree.
【SYNONYM】 meaningful, considerable
【ANTONYM】 insignificant
【ROOTs】 ⑴ signi(sign); sign, mark ⑵ fic; do, make ⑶ ant; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin significare》 to make signs, show by signs, point out, express; mean, signify; foreshadow, portend
【First Known Meaning】 having a meaning
【DERIVATIVEs】 signifiable, significance, significant, significantly, signification, significative, signifier, signify
significantly ★★★★[2105] adverb from signify 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 ① in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect
② used to say that something is important or meaningful
③ in a way that has a special or hidden meaning
【SYNONYM】 considerably
【COMPOSITION】 significant + ly
【ROOTs】 ⑴ signi(sign); sign, mark ⑵ fic; do, make ⑶ ant; suffix ⑷ ly; suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin significare》 to make signs, show by signs, point out, express; mean, signify; foreshadow, portend
【DERIVATIVEs】 significance, significant, significantly, signify
signify ☆[4754] verb from signify 〈 sign
【DEFINITION】 If an event, a sign, or a symbol signifies something, it is a sign of that thing or represents that thing.
【Declension/Conjugation】 signified signified signifying signifies
【SYNONYM】 mean
【ROOTs】 ⑴ sign; sign, mark ⑵ ify(fy); verb suffix
【Etymology】 《Latin significare》 to make signs, show by signs, point out, express; mean, signify; foreshadow, portend
【First Known Meaning】 be a sign of, indicate, mean,
【DERIVATIVEs】 signifiable, significance, significant, significantly, signification, significative, signifier, signify
Other words containing "sign"; assignability, assignable, assignably, assignation, assigner, designation, designative, designator, designatory, designed, designing, insignia, reassign, reassignment, redesign, re-designing, resignation, resigner, sealable, seallike, seal-like, signate, signatory, signature, signifiable, significance, signification, significative, signifier
【OTHER ROOTs; 】
sider
side
short
sex
seven
set
servi-, serv-
servar-, serv-
sert-
sequ
