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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

How do you say ........ in one word?

what is the word for when 'something has another, deeper meaning than that inferred'?
  

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"allegory" was the first single word that came to my mind, but it may not have quite the sense you want. You're aware of the common expression "hidden meaning"? I'm not clear what part of speech you're after.

— Mr Wordy

  • "allegory" was the first single word that came to my mind, but it may not have quite the sense you want.
  • You're aware of the common expression "hidden meaning"?
  • I'm not clear what part of speech you're after.
  • Noun?
  • Adjective?
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"allegory" was the first single word that came to my mind, but it may not have quite the sense you want. You're aware of the common expression "hidden meaning"?

I'm not clear what part of speech you're after. Noun? Adjective?
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"Double entendre" has a meaning like that, though it's usually for humorous effect.
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