Denotation


The meaning of the word Denotation is: the literal meaning of a word


Examples:

While the word ‘rock’ has come to describe a certain form of music, its literal denotation refers only to actual stone.

published by Jodee on 2021-12-15 08:44:13


Certain words have come to mean different things in today’s society, but the denotation of those words still means the same thing as they did in the past.

published by Kyong on 2022-01-06 13:49:25


The word ‘mule’ is sometimes used to refer to a stubborn person, but its denotation means ‘a cross between a horse and a donkey.’

published by Ok on 2021-09-01 05:55:00


The denotation of the word ‘chick’ literally refers to baby birds, but the word is often used to refer to people as well.

published by Dannie on 2021-08-11 13:58:09


The literal meaning of a word is its denotation, but the way it is used or perceived is referred to as its connotation.

published by Annice on 2021-05-02 04:53:32


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