See Also: pyknic(medicine)
pyknic(dictionary)
meaning(1)(dictionary)
meaning(2)(dictionary)
meaning(encyclopedia)
meaning(dictionary)
well-meaning(dictionary)
Secondary Meaning(law)
De Facto Secondary Meaning(law)

meaning(1) (iou) and pyknic (iou)


meaning(1) (iou)



meaning adjective. LME.
[from MEAN verb1 + -ING2.]
Having an intention or purpose. Chiefly with qualifying adverb (as well-meaning). LME.
Conveying or expressing meaning or thought; expressive, meaningful, significant; suggestive. E18.
R. Hoggart She gave me a meaning look. R. Davies Willard..gently stroked my left buttock. Gave it a meaning squeeze.
meaningly adverb LME.
meaningness noun M18.

pyknic (iou)



pyknic adjective & noun. Also pycnic. E20.
[from Greek puknos thick, close-packed + -IC.]
A. adjective. Of, pertaining to, or designating a stocky physique with a rounded body and head, thickset trunk, and a tendency to fat, freq. associated with a cyclothymic temperament. E20.
b. noun. A person with a pyknic physique. E20.