In the context of the word "endangered" in a paragraph, the most appropriate meaning is denotative meaning. This is because "endangered" specifically refers to species at risk of extinction, which is its literal definition. If the context suggests a negative impact or serious concern about their survival, it could also be interpreted as having a negative connotative meaning, but generally, "den endangered" is understood in its denotative sense.
What type of meaning does the word endangered have in this paragraph?
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positive connotative meaning
positive connotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
negative connotative meaning
figurative meaning
figurative meaning
denotative meaning
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