A word's literal meaning is its denotation, typically its most basic dictionary definition.
On the other hand, connotation is feelings and values which we tend to associate with a word.
For instance, in the case of loanshark, the denotation would be a person who lends money. Its connotation would be of greediness, lack of feeling, and disreputableness.
The literal meaning of a word can be opposed to its figurative meaning. A word's figurative meaning is its meaning when it is used metaphorically. For example in the metaphorical expression "Expect a sea of people this weekend", the word "sea" does not have the literal meaning of a large body of salt water, but is used to describe the motion of a large crowd. When metaphors of this kind are used a lot, they become cliches and people tend to forget that the meaning was figurative. This is one way that the meaning of words changes. For example, the word "heaven" used to have the literal meaning "sky".
A dictionary provides a list of literal definitions or denotative meanings of a word
The dictionary provides a list of definitions that you can use to determine the literal meaning of a word.
The literal dictionary definition of a word is described as its dictionary definition.It might also be called its standard definition, which implied the meaning - usage - ascribed to the word is standard to all or most major dictionaries.A dictionary definition is assumed to be the literal and common (popular) usage of a word unless otherwise indicated.
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, the dictionary definition. Denotation is the literal definition of a word, without any assumed or implied meanings.
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, the dictionary definition. Denotation is the literal definition of a word, without any assumed or implied meanings. The most direct or literal meaning of a word.
The connotation of a word is its literal dictionary definition. The denotation of a word is its inferred meaning.
A dictionary provides a list of literal definitions or denotative meanings of a word
The dictionary provides a list of definitions that you can use to determine the literal meaning of a word.
The connotation of a word is its literal dictionary definition. The denotation of a word is its inferred meaning.
The dictionary meaning of a word. The literal meaning of a word.
The literal dictionary definition of a word is described as its dictionary definition.It might also be called its standard definition, which implied the meaning - usage - ascribed to the word is standard to all or most major dictionaries.A dictionary definition is assumed to be the literal and common (popular) usage of a word unless otherwise indicated.
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, the dictionary definition. Denotation is the literal definition of a word, without any assumed or implied meanings.
Denotation is the literal meaning of a word, the dictionary definition. Denotation is the literal definition of a word, without any assumed or implied meanings. The most direct or literal meaning of a word.
The dictionary meaning is the same as the denotative meaning.
The dictionary provides a list of definitions that you can use to determine the literal meaning of a word.
Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, which can typically be found in a reliable dictionary. It reflects the specific meanings that are commonly associated with the word in a neutral, objective manner.
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.