Denotation Definition & Meaning
denotation
- noun
- the act of indicating or pointing out by name
- the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"
"Denotation" in song lyrics
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"connotation denotation"
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"repertoire denotation"
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"examples of denotation"
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Words that rhyme with denotation
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does denotation mean?
- the act of indicating or pointing out by name the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"
- What part of speech is denotation?
- Denotation is a noun.
- How many definitions does denotation have?
- Denotation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).