connotation, denotation

connotation, denotation
Connotation applies to the overtones of words — values and meanings that are suggested rather than specifically expressed in a dictionary definition. For example, San Francisco is "a seaport city in northern California," but the name itself has such connotations as "Golden Gate," "Chinatown," "Barbary Coast," "Gateway to the Orient," and "earthquake of 1906." Connotative words have implied, suggestive, associated meanings. Denotation is the exact, literal meaning of a word as contrasted with its connotation, or suggestive meaning. Thus, home has a denotative meaning of "house," "apartment," "fixed dwelling place." Its connotation might be "refuge," "place of peace," "retreat," or "haven of rest."

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  • denotation — That which is denoted, or referred to by a term. See connotation/denotation …   Philosophy dictionary

  • connotation — See connotation, denotation …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

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