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Definitions of denotation in various dictionaries:
noun - the act of indicating or pointing out by name
noun - the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
The act of denoting; indication.
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the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. |
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests. |
the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression the class of objects that an expression refers to |
the act of indicating or pointing out by name |
the main meaning of a word, not including the feelings or ideas that people may connect with the word |
the act of referring to something or naming it using a word |
The act of denoting indication. |
Something, such as a sign or symbol, that denotes. |
Something signified or referred to a particular meaning of a symbol. |
The most specific or direct meaning of a word, in contrast to its figurative or associated meanings. |
Denotation description |
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Denotation is a translation of a sign to its meaning, precisely to its literal meaning, more or less like dictionaries try to define it. Denotation is sometimes contrasted to connotation, which includes associated meanings. The denotational meaning of a word is perceived through visible concepts, whereas connotational meaning evokes sensible attitudes towards the phenomena. |