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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.
The connovative meaning of a word refers to?
You may be referring to "connotative"-- in other words, what "connotation" or cultural meaning does this word have, as opposed to the "denotative" or dictionary definition. Connotation involves whether the word evokes a positive or a negative perception. For example, the word "fat"-- the denotative, or dictionary definition is "overweight." But in a culture that values being thin, the word "fat" might have a negative connotation.
Is dismal a positive connotation or a negative connotation?
It is a negative word. Meaning negative, dreary, sad, etc.
What is literal dictionary definition of a word?
The connotation of a word is its literal dictionary definition. The denotation of a word is its inferred meaning.
How is a negative connotation used in a sentence?
In English (and in many other languages), word have a dictionary meaning (which is called the "denotation) and a cultural meaning (or "connotation"). The denotation is neutral and just defines what the word means or how it is used in a grammatically correct sentence. But the connotation reflects whether the word makes people think of something positive or whether it is associated with something negative. For example, take the word "fat"-- the dictionary say it means overweight. But in a culture that values being thin, the word "fat" has a very negative connotation. Or take the word "Communist"-- the dictionary basically defines it as a political philosophy, or it refers to a person who believes in this philosophy. But in the United States, it has a very negative connotation, and is associated with being opposed to capitalism or being an anti-American radical. Thus, in trying to use "negative connotation" in a sentence, you would offer a word that is perceived as a bad thing by the culture, and explain why it is perceived this way.
Does brilliant has a negative connotation?
No, "brilliant" typically has a positive connotation, meaning exceptionally clever or talented.
What meaning is usually the dictionary meaning for a word?
The dictionary meaning would be the denotation, or denotive meaning of a word, as opposed to the subjective meaning or connotation, which includes cultural implications, slang, or idiomatic meanings of a word.
Make a sentence with the word connotation?
"Chubby" and "fat" have about the same meaning but "fat" has more of a negative connotation meaning.
Is the word surprise a connotation if so is it a negative or positive or neutral connotation?
The word surprise is not a connotation, but it can haveconnotations. This is a complicated question, however. Connotative meaning is the implied or understood meaning of a word or phrase; it is opposed to the denotative meaning, which is the dictionary definition for a word. The complication arises in that connotative meanings differ from person to person.For example, for one person surprise could have a positive connotation. It could make them think of surprise birthday parties, of receiving unexpected gifts, et cetera. For another, it could have a neutral connotation. Sometimes surprises are good, sometimes they are bad. For a third person, it could have a negative connotation. Surprises could mean unforeseen bills or a sudden tragedy. Meanings are not in words, but in people. The connotation of the word surprise, therefore, depends on the person.
What is the literal definition of a word?
The connotation of a word is its literal dictionary definition. The denotation of a word is its inferred meaning.
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.
Can two words have the same denotation or dictionary definition but a different connotation or suggested meaning?
Yes, two words can have the same denotation (literal meaning) but different connotations (emotional or implied meanings). For example, "thin" and "skinny" have the same denotation of being less wide, but "thin" can carry a more neutral connotation compared to the potentially negative connotation of "skinny."
