Question
The dictionary definition of a
word is used by which two
specific types of meaning?
Select the two correct
answers.
figurative
denotative
literal
connotative
emotional
word is used by which two
specific types of meaning?
Select the two correct
answers.
figurative
denotative
literal
connotative
emotional
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The two specific types of meaning used in the dictionary definition of a word are:
1. **Denotative**
2. **Literal**
Denotative meaning refers to the explicit or direct meaning of a word, while literal meaning aligns closely with denotation, focusing on the actual, primary meaning without any embellishments or secondary interpretations.
1. **Denotative**
2. **Literal**
Denotative meaning refers to the explicit or direct meaning of a word, while literal meaning aligns closely with denotation, focusing on the actual, primary meaning without any embellishments or secondary interpretations.