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connotation in Dutch

connotation in Dutch is bijbetekenis, connotatie, bijklank — connotation means an idea, feeling or association that a word carries in addition to its plain dictionary meaning.

connotation in Dutch

bijbetekenis
noun
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
connotatie
noun
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
bijklank
noun
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
associatie
noun
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
gevoelswaarde
noun
(semantics) A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

What does "connotation" mean?

  1. noun An idea, feeling or association that a word carries in addition to its plain dictionary meaning.
    ""Cheap" and "inexpensive" mean much the same, but "cheap" has negative connotations."
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connotation in a sentence

  • "Cheap" and "inexpensive" mean much the same, but "cheap" has negative connotations.
  • The word "home" carries connotations of warmth and safety.

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What is "connotation" in Dutch?

"connotation" in Dutch is bijbetekenis, connotatie, bijklank. connotation means: An idea, feeling or association that a word carries in addition to its plain dictionary meaning.

How do you use "connotation" in a sentence?

Example: ""Cheap" and "inexpensive" mean much the same, but "cheap" has negative connotations." In Dutch, "connotation" is bijbetekenis, connotatie, bijklank.

Are there other ways to say "connotation" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "connotation": bijbetekenis, connotatie, bijklank, associatie, gevoelswaarde.

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