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Denotative Definition & Meaning

denotative
adjective
  1. having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming
  2. in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term

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Frequently asked questions

What does denotative mean?
having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
What part of speech is denotative?
Denotative is an adjective.
How many definitions does denotative have?
Denotative has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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