Denotation - Wikipedia In philosophy and linguistics, [1] the denotation of a word or expression is its strictly literal meaning For instance, the English word "warm" denotes the property of having high temperature Denotation is contrasted with other aspects of meaning, in particular connotation
Connotative vs. Denotative - Whats the Difference? | This vs. That Connotative and denotative are two different ways of interpreting and understanding the meaning of words Denotative refers to the literal or dictionary definition of a word, while connotative refers to the emotional or cultural associations that a word may carry
Denotation: Explanation and Examples - Grammar Monster You will often hear denotation (or denotative meaning) described as "the dictionary definition of a word" and connotation (or connotative meaning) as an additional, unsaid idea or emotion evoked by the word