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denotation in Bulgarian

denotation in Bulgarian is означаване, главно значение, обозначение — denotation means the act of representing something, or a sign that stands for it.

denotation in Bulgarian

означаване
noun
Pronounced: oznachavane
The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes
главно значение
noun
Pronounced: glavno znachenie
(logic, linguistics, semiotics) 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.
обозначение
noun
Pronounced: oboznachenie
(semantics) Something signified or referred to; a particular meaning of a symbol

What does "denotation" mean?

  1. noun The act of representing something, or a sign that stands for it.
  2. noun The exact, literal meaning of a word or symbol, rather than any feeling or idea it suggests.
    "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. noun A word's intension and extension together.
  4. noun A specific thing that a sign or symbol stands for.
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  • 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.
  • Regarding denotation, the terms were generally used to refer to a wide range of language contact varieties and features.

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What is "denotation" in Bulgarian?
"denotation" in Bulgarian is означаване, главно значение, обозначение. denotation means: The act of representing something, or a sign that stands for it.
How do you pronounce означаване?
"denotation" in Bulgarian is означаване, pronounced "oznachavane".
Are there other ways to say "denotation" in Bulgarian?
Yes — Bulgarian has 3 translations listed for "denotation": означаване, главно значение, обозначение.
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