noun

denotation

Denotation (noun) means the act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes.

noun

The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes

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.

The intension and extension of a word

Something signified or referred to; a particular meaning of a symbol

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Etymology

From Late Latin dēnotātiō, from Latin dēnotāre (“to denote, mark out”) + -tiō (suffix forming nouns of action), from dē- (“completely”) + notāre (“to mark”); equivalent to denote + -ation.

Rhymes for denotation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of denotation?

"denotation" (noun) means the act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes.

What are the different meanings of denotation?

"denotation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes; 2. 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; 3. The intension and extension of a word.