1. (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning: "the term “modern science” usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing"
▪ (of a fact) imply as a consequence or condition:"in that period a log cabin connoted hard luck"
Word Originmid 17th century: from medieval Latin connotare ‘mark in addition’, from con- ‘together with’ + notare ‘to note’ (from nota ‘a mark’).
