SYNONYMS FOR sign
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Origin of sign
First recorded in 1175–1225; (noun) Middle English signe, from Old French, from Latin signum “mark, sign, ensign, signal, image”; (verb) Middle English signen “to mark with a sign, especially the sign of the cross,” from Old French signer, from Latin signāre “to mark with a sign, inscribe, affix a seal to,” derivative of signum
synonym study for sign
10. Sign, omen, portent name that which gives evidence of a future event. Sign is a general word for whatever gives evidence of an event—past, present, or future: Dark clouds are a sign of rain or snow. An omen is an augury or warning of things to come; it is used only of the future, in general, as good or bad: birds of evil omen. Portent, limited, like omen, to prophecy of the future, may be used of a specific event, usually a misfortune: portents of war.
OTHER WORDS FROM sign
signless, adjectivesignlike, adjectivepost·sign, verb (used with object)un·signed, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH sign
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British Dictionary definitions for sign
sign
/ (saɪn) /
noun
verb
Derived forms of sign
signable, adjectiveWord Origin for sign
C13: from Old French signe, from Latin signum a sign
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Medical definitions for sign
sign
[ sīn ]
n.
An objective finding, usually detected on physical examination, from a laboratory test, or on an x-ray, that indicates the presence of abnormality or disease.
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Scientific definitions for sign
sign
[ sīn ]
A body manifestation, usually detected on physical examination or through laboratory tests or xrays, that indicates the presence of abnormality or disease. Compare symptom.
See symbol. See Table at symbol.
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Idioms and Phrases with sign
sign
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