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denotation - Dictionary definition and meaning for denotation

DENOTATION

  • (noun) the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

    "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"

    synonyms : extension , reference

    The word has one literal denotation but several different connotations. -added by nithi

  • (noun) the act of indicating or pointing out by name

    synonyms : indication

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for denotation

  • (Tag: ) denotation means, 'meaning' and connotation means 'implied meaning or secondary meaning'. Its easier to remember both together.

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