signum

Meaning

1. (declension-2, neuter) visible indication: sign, mark, signal
2. (declension-2, neuter) seal, signet
3. (declension-2, neuter) emblem, ensign
4. (declension-2, neuter) watchword
5. (declension-2, neuter) symptom, prognostic
6. (declension-2, neuter) miracle, miraculous work, sign
7. (declension-2, neuter) statue, figure
8. (declension-2, neuter, poetic) constellation; sign in the heavens, heavenly sign
9. (Medieval-Latin, declension-2, neuter) signum (medieval tower bell used particularly for ringing the 8 canonical hours)
10. (Medieval-Latin, declension-2, neuter) the cross of Jesus Christ & Christianity.

Concepts

mark

sign

signal

token

seal

🦭

symbol

miraculous works

shield

🛡️

signum

statue

indication

Synonyms

scutum

statua

omen

Translations

signe

símbolo

Spur

symbole

insegna

sinal

σύμβολο

Zeichen

enseigne

simbolo

targa

Schild

segnale

señal

Pronounced as (IPA)

[ˈsɪŋ.nũː]

Etymology

From Proto-Italic *seknom, from Proto-Indo-European *sek- (“to cut”) or *sekʷ- (“to follow”).