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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.

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The literal meaning, as opposed to denotative, which is the figurative aspect.

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