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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'?

   • CONNOTATION definition: 1. a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word although it need not be a part of the…. Learn more.

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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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   Why is connotation important?

   • In other words, connotation is deeply dependent on context. Writers may use connotation to evoke specific emotions in their readers without explicitly telling them what to feel. Connotation is vital to the arts, but is also extremely useful in business, advertising, and politics. Here's how to pronounce connotation: kon-oh- tay -shun

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   Why do companies use a word 'connotation'?

   • Connotation is used in advertisements and branding to get emotional responses out of the consumer. Companies can take advantage of the array of associations people naturally make with a certain word or phrase and, if they are successful, sell consumers on an idea or a feeling rather than just a product.

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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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