Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
denotation
Noun
/ˌdɛnəˈteɪʃən/
Definition
The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Examples
- The denotation of ‘home’ is a place where one lives.
- In academic writing, it is important to understand the denotation of the terms used.
- They discussed the denotation of the word ‘freedom’.
Meaning
Denotation refers to the specific, explicit meaning of a word or term, often found in a dictionary.
Synonyms
- literal meaning
- definition
- explicit meaning
