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connotation in Irish

connotation in Irish is fochiall — connotation means an idea, feeling or association that a word carries in addition to its plain dictionary meaning.

connotation in Irish

fochiall
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 Irish?

"connotation" in Irish is fochiall. 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 Irish, "connotation" is fochiall.

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