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/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ · noun
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in..
The word "advisedly" has a connotation of "wisely", although it denotes merely "intentionally" and "deliberately."
The word "happy" has a positive connotation, while "sad" has a negative connotation.
The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus).
Use connotation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Connotation means (semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in..
Common synonyms include intent, sense, intension.
Possible antonyms include denotation.
The word "advisedly" has a connotation of "wisely", although it denotes merely "intentionally" and "deliberately."
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