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   Con·no·ta·tion

   /ˌkänəˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning: "the word “discipline” has unhappy connotations of punishment and repression"
   • ▪ the abstract meaning or intension of a term, which forms a principle determining which objects or concepts it applies to.

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from medieval Latin connotatio(n-), from connotare ‘mark in addition’ (see connote).

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   What is a word 'connotation'?

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   What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

   • Denotation is concerned with explicit meaning, and connotation tends to be concerned with implicit meaning. The word home, for instance, has a denotation of “the place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives,” but it may additionally have many connotations (such as “warmth,” “security,” or “childhood”) for some people.

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   What is a connotation of home?

   • the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place of warmth, comfort, and affection.” the act of connoting; the suggesting of an additional meaning for a word or expression, apart from its explicit meaning.

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   Why is connotation important?

   • Connotation is an important aspect of diction, a term that refers to the choice and usage of words by writers. The connotations a word carries are often subjective, meaning that they might change depending on an individual's experience, geographical location, or time period. In other words, connotation is deeply dependent on context.

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   connotation: 1 n an idea that is implied or suggested Type of: meaning , substance the idea that is intended n what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression Synonyms: intension Type of: import , meaning , significance , signification the message that is intended or expressed or signified

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