Denotation refers to the literal meaning of a word. It is the objective, dictionary definition of the word, without any emotional associations or secondary meanings that may be attached to it. In contrast, connotation involves the feelings or ideas that a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.
What is denotation?
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
the feeling or idea that a word suggests
the literal meaning of a word
the literal meaning of a word
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
a direct comparison that does not use like or as
words and phrases that have a meaning different from their literal meaning
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