Denotation is the literal dictionary meaning of a word.
" You know a phrase I never understood? King size. It's used to denote something larger but ... most kings are short and fat" - George Carlin
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'Wind' is the denotation of natural air movement 'Poodle' is the denotation of a particular breed of dog.
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(denotation)-red rose with green stem... (connotation)-Passion of love.
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Denotation is a word that is used to describe indication of a process through reference to a word or a symbol. A sentence with the word denotation would be, "Besides there varied denotations, the artists found a point of agreement."
'Wind' is the denotation of natural air movement 'Poodle' is the denotation of a particular breed of dog.
Every word has a denotation, a dictionary meaning. Therefore pick any word you like out of the play. Start, if you like, with the first word, "two". Its denotation is the number after one and before three. "Households"? An extended family. And so on.
They did not just build a house, they built their forever home.
Non-examples of denotation include figurative language, such as metaphors and idioms, where words convey meanings beyond their literal definitions. For instance, saying "it's raining cats and dogs" does not denote actual animals falling from the sky, but rather indicates heavy rain. Similarly, the phrase "kick the bucket" does not literally refer to kicking a bucket, but instead means to die. These examples highlight how connotation and implied meanings differ from straightforward denotation.
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Denotation is a dictionary definition, so a denotation of Hawaii could be "a group of islands in the pacific"
the denotation of sequence is put in order
The verb for denotation is "denote."
The word denotation, unlike common vocabulary, is a literary term. In this it is difficult to configure a sentence that expresses its meaning. To denote something is to indicate something. You can compare denotation to connotation to assist your understanding. Examples: Denotation... 1. Someone says "iPhone" the denotation (rational indication) is "type of phone" 2. Someone says "banana" the denotation (rational indication) is "type of fruit" Connotation... 1. Someone says "home" it shows the connotation (emotional response) "warmth, love, happiness" 2. Someone says "grey skies" it shows the connotation (emotional response) "sadness" :) Michelle
Please give me examples in the sentence where the denotation is used!
after denotation
"The denotation of the word 'dog' is a domesticated mammal commonly kept as a pet."