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connotation Definition and Meaning in English (connotation definition)

noun
Synonyms:implicationundertonesuggestion
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Connotation definition: The connotation of a word is an idea or feeling that the word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Definitions of Connotation

  1. 1noun

    The connotation of a word is an idea or feeling that the word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.

Example Sentences

“The word "home" has a warm connotation of comfort and family.”

“While "childish" and "childlike" both refer to children, "childish" has a negative connotation.”

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denotationliteral meaningexplicit meaning

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adjectiveconnotative
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Connotation definition: The connotation of a word is an idea or feeling that the word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
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'Connotation' translates to 'connotation' in English. Connotation definition: The connotation of a word is an idea or feeling that the word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
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