C1 adjective Formel

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
unsignificance
Adverbe
unsignantly
Adjectif
unsignant
Apparenté
signature
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unsignant

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
unsignificance
Adverbe
unsignantly
Adjectif
unsignant
Apparenté
signature

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : unsignant

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