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Denotation

/ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes

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📖 Definitions of "Denotation"

noun

1
The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes
2
The primary, surface, literal, or explicit meaning of a signifier such as a word, phrase, or symbol; that which a word denotes, as contrasted with its connotation; the aggregate or set of objects of which a word may be predicated.
"The denotations of the two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" are the same (i.e. both expressions denote the planet Venus), but their connotations are different."
3
The intension and extension of a word
4
Something signified or referred to; a particular meaning of a symbol

🔄 Synonyms of "Denotation"

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Word	Definition
referencenoun	The act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Denotation"

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Word	Definition
referencenoun	The act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
denotementnoun	A sign, indication.
denominationnoun	(countable, religion) A class, or society of individuals, called by the same name; a subdivision of a religion.
descriptionnoun	A sketch or account of anything in words; a portraiture or representation in language; an enumeration of the essential qualities of a thing or species.
designationnoun	That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
denotificationnoun	The process of denotifying.
delineationnoun	The act of delineating; depiction.
indicationnoun	A fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
indexicalisationnoun	The act or process of indicating; an indication.
definementnoun	The act of defining.
depictionnoun	(countable) A lifelike image of something, either verbal or visual.
significationnoun	A meaning of a word.
denouncementnoun	An act of denouncing; a denunciation
denizationnoun	The act of making one a denizen or adopted citizen; naturalization.
definitionnoun	(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
symbolificationnoun	The process of symbolifying.
representamennoun	(semiotics) A representation; a thing serving to represent something.
definiendumnoun	(semantics) The term (word or phrase) defined in a definition (whether inside a sentence, as a dictionary entry, or otherwise).
definiensnoun	(semantics) The word or phrase that defines the definiendum in a definition.