denotation

noun

de·no·ta·tion ˌdē-nō-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce denotation (audio)

: an act or process of denoting

: meaning

especially : a direct specific meaning as distinct from an implied or associated idea

comparing a word's denotation with its connotations

In fact, the "Parks and Recreation" alum said he didn't know the word's medical denotation.

Nardine Saad

: a denoting term : name

: sign, indication

visible denotations of divine wrath

… which is why many articles and essays have a "time it takes to read this" denotation alongside the title or author's name.

Chris Campanioni

: the totality of things to which a term is applicable especially in logic compare connotation

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What’s the difference between connotation and denotation ?

Connotation and denotation are easily confused, and the fact that neither word is particularly common in everyday use makes it difficult for many people to get a firm grip on the difference between them. While each of these two words has several possible meanings, they are notably distinct from each other in all senses. Denotation is concerned with explicit meaning, and connotation tends to be concerned with implicit meaning. The word home, for instance, has a denotation of “the place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives,” but it may additionally have many connotations (such as “warmth,” “security,” or “childhood”) for some people.

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The word has one literal denotation but several different connotations. The definition provides the word's denotation.

Recent Examples on the Web Cleverly staging appearance as disappearance, connotation serves as denotation.

Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 The word hacker itself seems to carry a whiff of punk rebellion, its implied sophistication contrasting with a denotation of smashing and severing.

Darryn King, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020 Through this preaching, white dominance in political, judicial, and economic affairs became denotations of the will of the universe instead of means of racial control.

Jared Yates Sexton, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2020 The registered office street address for Ghost Gunner, Inc. in its 2017 Public Information Record (PIR) is the same address listed as Wilson’s personal address in his denotation as director of Defense Distributed in its 2017 PIR (PDF).

Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2018

denotation

noun

as in nomenclature

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known "soul" is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it

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as in meaning

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action although most people exercise for fitness, the denotation of the term "fitness" varies from exerciser to exerciser

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单词	denotation
释义	denotation noun de·no·ta·tion ˌdē-nō-ˈtā-shən 1 : an act or process of denoting 2 : meaning especially : a direct specific meaning as distinct from an implied or associated idea comparing a word's denotation with its connotations In fact, the "Parks and Recreation" alum said he didn't know the word's medical denotation. Nardine Saad 3 a : a denoting term : name b : sign, indication visible denotations of divine wrath … which is why many articles and essays have a "time it takes to read this" denotation alongside the title or author's name. Chris Campanioni 4 : the totality of things to which a term is applicable especially in logic compare connotation Did you know? What’s the difference between connotation and denotation ? Connotation and denotation are easily confused, and the fact that neither word is particularly common in everyday use makes it difficult for many people to get a firm grip on the difference between them. While each of these two words has several possible meanings, they are notably distinct from each other in all senses. Denotation is concerned with explicit meaning, and connotation tends to be concerned with implicit meaning. The word home, for instance, has a denotation of “the place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives,” but it may additionally have many connotations (such as “warmth,” “security,” or “childhood”) for some people. Synonyms appellation appellative cognomen compellation denomination designation handle moniker monicker name nomenclature title See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The word has one literal denotation but several different connotations. The definition provides the word's denotation. Recent Examples on the Web Cleverly staging appearance as disappearance, connotation serves as denotation. Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 The word hacker itself seems to carry a whiff of punk rebellion, its implied sophistication contrasting with a denotation of smashing and severing. Darryn King, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2020 Through this preaching, white dominance in political, judicial, and economic affairs became denotations of the will of the universe instead of means of racial control. Jared Yates Sexton, The New Republic, 25 Mar. 2020 The registered office street address for Ghost Gunner, Inc. in its 2017 Public Information Record (PIR) is the same address listed as Wilson’s personal address in his denotation as director of Defense Distributed in its 2017 PIR (PDF). Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, 6 Oct. 2018 Word History Etymology see denote First Known Use circa 1532, in the meaning defined at sense 1 denotation noun 1 as in nomenclature a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known "soul" is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance nomenclature moniker name title appellative appellation epithet designation nickname surname denomination monicker cognomen banner pseudonym compellation handle label sobriquet baptismal name family name first name binomial maiden name given name tag matronymic diminutive patronymic forename monomial vernacular alias middle name misnomer pen name soubriquet cryptonym trade name rubric byname brand name Christian name trademark trivial name hypocorism nom de plume nom de guerre 2 as in meaning the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action although most people exercise for fitness, the denotation of the term "fitness" varies from exerciser to exerciser Synonyms & Similar Words meaning sense significance content intent intention definition connotation import implication signification theme message drift nature indication purport suggestion tenor topic essence motive cue hint clue stuff acceptance spirit subject soul inkling kernel burden intimation matter nucleus heart question acceptation motif core marrow bottom essentiality point quick gist crux pith nub
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