What is another word for denotation?
274 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ dɪnə͡ʊtˈe͡ɪʃən], [ dɪnəʊtˈeɪʃən], [ d_ɪ_n_əʊ_t_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]
Denotation refers to the literal or dictionary meaning of a word. Some synonyms for denotation include definition, sense, explanation, interpretation, signification, representation, and significance. These words are often used interchangeably to refer to the exact meaning of a word or phrase. For example, the denotation of the word "chair" is a piece of furniture with a seat, backrest, and legs for support. Similarly, the definition, explanation, or interpretation of a concept or idea can also be referred to as its denotation. It's important to understand the denotation of a word to use it appropriately in a sentence or to comprehend its context in a text.
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Similar words for denotation:
- acceptation (noun)
- allusion (noun)
- cognition (noun)
- communication (noun)
- definition (noun)
- explicit meaning (noun)
- exponent (noun)
- hint (noun)
- importance (noun)
- indication (noun)
- meaning (noun)
- semantics (noun)
- symbol (noun)
- value (noun)
Synonyms for Denotation:
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n.
• acceptation • allusion- casual remarks ,
- de notation ,
- de notations ,
- de-notation ,
- de-notations ,
- figure speech ,
- in sinuation ,
- in sinuations ,
- in-sinuation ,
- in-sinuations ,
- incidental mentions ,
- play words ,
- re mark ,
- re marks ,
- re-marks .
- de limitation ,
- de limitations ,
- de lineation ,
- de lineations ,
- de termination ,
- de terminations ,
- de-limitation ,
- de-limitations ,
- de-lineation ,
- de-lineations ,
- de-termination ,
- de-terminations ,
- ex planation ,
- ex planations ,
- ex plication ,
- ex plications ,
- ex pounding ,
- ex-planations ,
- ex-plication ,
- ex-plications ,
- ex-position ,
- ex-positions ,
- ex-pounding ,
- expoundings ,
- out lining ,
- out linings ,
- out-lining ,
- out-linings ,
- re presentation ,
- re presentations ,
- re-presentations ,
- statement meaning .
- adumbration ,
- flea in ear ,
- glimmerings ,
- in formation ,
- telltales ,
- tip off ,
- tipoff ,
- whiff ,
- word to wise .
- alert ,
- badge ,
- banner ,
- beacon ,
- brand ,
- crest ,
- cue ,
- designation ,
- emblem ,
- figuration ,
- flag ,
- gesticulation ,
- gesture ,
- guidepost ,
- icon ,
- insignia ,
- key ,
- label ,
- legend ,
- lighthouse ,
- logo ,
- logotype ,
- marker ,
- motion ,
- notation ,
- pointer ,
- prompt ,
- semaphore ,
- sign ,
- signal ,
- signpost ,
- stamp ,
- tag ,
- ticket ,
- token ,
- wave ,
- wink .
- crux ,
- description ,
- drift ,
- explanation ,
- gist ,
- intent ,
- interpretation ,
- message ,
- pith ,
- point ,
- purpose ,
- relevance ,
- significance ,
- subject ,
- thrust ,
- topic ,
- upshot .
Other synonyms:
- sense .
- level .
- construction .
Other relevant words:
- Compellation ,
- acknowledgment ,
- address ,
- allusion ,
- annex ,
- annexe ,
- bearing ,
- book of facts ,
- burden ,
- character ,
- character reference ,
- characterization ,
- citation ,
- clue ,
- coloring ,
- colouring ,
- conclusion ,
- connotation ,
- consequence ,
- consultation ,
- content ,
- credit ,
- denomination ,
- differentiation ,
- disclosure ,
- effect ,
- elongation ,
- essence ,
- exponent ,
- expression ,
- extension ,
- extension phone ,
- extension service ,
- file name extension ,
- filename extension ,
- fingering ,
- force ,
- handle ,
- idea ,
- identification ,
- impact ,
- import ,
- impression ,
- indicant ,
- inference ,
- instruction ,
- intention ,
- intimation ,
- lengthiness ,
- manifestation ,
- mark ,
- moniker ,
- naming ,
- nomenclature ,
- origin ,
- overtone ,
- perception ,
- pertinence ,
- point of reference ,
- portent ,
- prolongation ,
- propagation ,
- quotation ,
- reference ,
- reference book ,
- reference point ,
- reference work ,
- referent ,
- relation ,
- scope ,
- selection ,
- semantics ,
- show ,
- showing ,
- source ,
- specification ,
- stipulation ,
- substance ,
- suggestion ,
- sum ,
- telephone extension ,
- undertone ,
- university extension ,
- vein ,
- wing .
- Exegetics ,
- Glossology ,
- Individuations ,
- Re-mark ,
- Re-presentation ,
- Semiology ,
- casual remark ,
- characterizations ,
- definition ,
- delimitation ,
- delimitations ,
- desirabilities ,
- desirability ,
- exemplar ,
- exemplification ,
- exemplifications ,
- formalization ,
- formalizations ,
- hint ,
- imputation ,
- incidental mention ,
- individuation ,
- meaning ,
- mention ,
- motifs ,
- numeral ,
- remark ,
- serviceableness ,
- settlings ,
- significs ,
- statement ,
- statement of meaning ,
- symbiology ,
- symbol ,
- symbolism ,
- values .
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How to use "Denotation" in context?
Denotation is a word that refers to the actual meaning of a word or phrase. In other words, denotation is what a word or phrase means when it is used on its own. Each word has a specific denotation, which is the specific meaning that it has in context.
For example, the word "cat" has a specific denotation of "a small furry animal." When we use this word without any context, we are referring to the general meaning of the word. However, if we were to say "The cat is on the mat," we are using the word in a specific way.
Homophones for Denotation:
- downtown, danton, dindymene, demotion, downtime, detention, dentine, domatium, domitian, down town, donation, dimetane, dantean, diminution, dumdum, detention home, denomination, denudation, damnation, Dama Dama, de-iodination, domination, dentition, denotatum, dentin, demimondaine, deamination, diamantine, detonation.
Hyponym for Denotation:
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