denotation
Aussprache: [ˌdɛnəˈteɪʃən]
Wort
Kontext: „language“
(noun) the exact or primary meaning of a word. When you think of what a word literally means, that's its denotation.
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The denotation of the word 'dog' is a domesticated animal that barks.
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The word 'home' has a denotation that means just a physical building, not all the feelings that come with it.
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What is the denotation of the word 'school'?
Kontext: „semantics“
(noun) the meaning of a word, phrase, or expression as opposed to its connotation. This means understanding only what a word specifically refers to without emotional or cultural feelings attached.
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When we study words in class, we focus on their denotation first before exploring deeper meanings.
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Ignoring the denotation can lead to misunderstandings about what someone is really saying.
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Can you explain the denotation of 'freedom'?
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