C1 adjective Formal

unsignant

/ʌnˈsɪɡnənt/

Not serving as a sign or indicator; lacking a formal signature or distinctive mark. It is typically used in legal, technical, or semiotic contexts to describe something that does not convey a specific intended meaning or lacks official endorsement.

Ejemplos

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The plain, unsignant box sat on the doorstep without any return address or label.

The plain, unsignant box sat on the doorstep without any return address or label.

2

The unsignant clause in the draft treaty led to significant confusion regarding the responsibilities of the non-participating parties.

The unsignant clause in the draft treaty led to significant confusion regarding the responsibilities of the non-participating parties.

3

I found an unsignant note tucked into my book, and I can't figure out who left it there.

I found an unsignant note tucked into my book, and I can't figure out who left it there.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
unsignificance
Adverbio
unsignantly
Adjetivo
unsignant
Relacionado
signature
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Truco para recordar

Break the word into parts: 'un-' (not) + 'sign' (a mark or signature) + '-ant' (performing a function). It describes something that is 'not-signing'.

Quiz rápido

The treaty remained _______ because the delegate from the northern province refused to provide her official seal.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unsignant

Ejemplos

1

The plain, unsignant box sat on the doorstep without any return address or label.

everyday

The plain, unsignant box sat on the doorstep without any return address or label.

2

The unsignant clause in the draft treaty led to significant confusion regarding the responsibilities of the non-participating parties.

formal

The unsignant clause in the draft treaty led to significant confusion regarding the responsibilities of the non-participating parties.

3

I found an unsignant note tucked into my book, and I can't figure out who left it there.

informal

I found an unsignant note tucked into my book, and I can't figure out who left it there.

4

In certain semiotic theories, an unsignant object is defined as one that has not yet been integrated into a system of cultural symbols.

academic

In certain semiotic theories, an unsignant object is defined as one that has not yet been integrated into a system of cultural symbols.

5

The legal department flagged the document as unsignant, as it lacked the necessary corporate seals.

business

The legal department flagged the document as unsignant, as it lacked the necessary corporate seals.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
unsignificance
Adverbio
unsignantly
Adjetivo
unsignant
Relacionado
signature

Colocaciones comunes

unsignant document unsignant document
unsignant gesture unsignant gesture
unsignant party unsignant party
remain unsignant remain unsignant
unsignant state unsignant state

Frases Comunes

left unsignant

left without a signature or mark

an unsignant void

a space devoid of meaning or signs

of unsignant nature

having a character that does not indicate anything specific

Se confunde a menudo con

unsignant vs insignificant

Insignificant means unimportant or small, while unsignant means literally lacking a sign, mark, or signature.

unsignant vs unsigned

Unsigned is the standard term for a document lacking a signature; unsignant is a more formal or technical term often applied to broader semiotic contexts.

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Notas de uso

This word is extremely rare and formal. It is best reserved for academic discussions on linguistics, semiotics, or specific legal contexts where the absence of a 'sign' (the signifier) is the primary focus.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'insignificant' when they mean 'unsignant'. Remember that 'unsignant' relates to the physical or symbolic presence of a sign, not the value or importance of the object.

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Truco para recordar

Break the word into parts: 'un-' (not) + 'sign' (a mark or signature) + '-ant' (performing a function). It describes something that is 'not-signing'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'signans', the present participle of 'signare' (to mark), combined with the English negative prefix 'un-'.

Patrones gramaticales

Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., an unsignant letter). Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., the document was unsignant). Generally does not take comparative forms like 'more unsignant'.

Quiz rápido

The treaty remained _______ because the delegate from the northern province refused to provide her official seal.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: unsignant

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individual

C1

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to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

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a

A1

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that

A1

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I

A1

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