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What is a connotation?
A word often had two meanings: its denotation refers to its dictionary meaning. But its connotation is the understood or implied meaning of the word, containing the emotions and beliefs that the word makes people think. The connotation is often the cultural meaning: for example, in American culture, the word "fat" is defined in the dictionary as overweight or obese. But its connotation is very negative; American culture is obsessed with being thin, so "fat" has a negative connotation.
What definition best suits the term connotation?
The emotional or experiential associations an individual attaches to a word.
Which word explains why a word has different meanings?
its connotation
Is refined a positive connotation?
is the word refined a connotation
What is the connotation of the word residence?
It has a formal connotation.
What word refers to the feelings and associations that go beyond the dictionary definition of a word?
The word connotation refers to the feeling invoked by a word beyond its primary meaning.
Is the word story a a negative connotation?
No, the word "story" does not inherently have a negative connotation. It simply refers to a narrative or account of events. The connotation can depend on the context in which it is used.
Which of these means the same as the connotation of a word?
The denotation of a word refers to its literal meaning, while the connotation refers to the associated feelings or ideas that the word evokes.
What is neutral connotation?
Connotation refers to the feeling associated with a word, aside from its dictionary definition. A word with a neutral connotation gives neither a positive nor a negative feeling.
What term refers to the feeling that is associated with a word?
The term you are looking for is "connotation." Connotation is the emotional or cultural association that a word carries beyond its literal meaning.
Which term is used for the implied meaning of a word?
I believe you are looking for the word "connotation." Its opposite is "denotation."
The material definition of a word or that which one could actually point to is its connotation?
Actually, the material definition of a word or its literal meaning is its denotation, not its connotation. Denotation refers to the literal or primary meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the associated emotions, feelings, or ideas that a word may evoke beyond its literal meaning.
When we speak of a word's additional suggestive meaning we are talking about its .?
connotation. The connotation of a word refers to the additional associations or emotions it may evoke beyond its literal definition.
Which term means what a word suggests besides its literal meaning?
The term you're looking for is "connotation." Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word may carry beyond its literal definition.
What is a connotation and a denotation?
Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. Denotation, on the other hand, is the literal or dictionary definition of a word.
What is the denotation and connotation in English grammar?
In English grammar, denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the associated feelings, emotions, or ideas that a word may evoke. Denotation is objective and specific, while connotation is subjective and can vary based on individual experiences and cultural contexts. Understanding both denotation and connotation is important for effective communication and interpretation of language.
Does a words denotation and connotation mean basically the same thing?
No, denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word, while connotation refers to the associated or implied meanings and emotions that a word carries. Connotation can include cultural, emotional, or personal associations, whereas denotation is the explicit definition found in the dictionary.
