C1 adjective 격식체

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.

예시

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1

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.

어휘 가족

명사
unsignificance
부사
unsignantly
형용사
unsignant
관련
signature
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: unsignant

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
unsignificance
부사
unsignantly
형용사
unsignant
관련
signature

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

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

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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'.

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: unsignant

관련 단어

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

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

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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