Denotative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Denotative is an adjective meaning That denotes or names; designative.
Meaning
That denotes or names; designative.
More Meanings
- Specific to the primary meaning of a term.
Example Sentences
There was still no concept of language (arithmetical symbolism, perhaps, is not a language, is not denotative in the same sense as words).
Synonyms for denotative
Depending on context, synonyms include explicit, referential, appellative, literal, numeric, numerical.
Antonyms for denotative
Common opposites include connotative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include referential, naming, designative, appellative, literal, explicit.
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