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- DictionaryCon·note/kəˈnōt/
verb
- 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"
1. a. : to convey in addition to exact explicit meaning. all the misery that poverty connotes. For her, the word "family" connotes love and comfort. b. : to imply as a logical connotation. 2. : to be associated with or inseparable from as a consequence or concomitant.
CONNOTE definition: 1. If a word, object, or situation connotes something, it makes you think of a feeling or an idea…. Learn more.
Connote definition: to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning. See examples of CONNOTE used in a sentence.
When you act a certain way to show how you feel rather than just outright saying it, you're connoting or suggesting that emotion. Words can often connote or suggest certain meanings or ideas. The word turbulent connotes the image of a bumpy ride on an airplane, for example. Connote is also used in formal logic.
CONNOTE meaning: 1. If a word, object, or situation connotes something, it makes you think of a feeling or an idea…. Learn more.
Definition of connote verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. to signify or suggest (certain meanings, ideas, etc.) in addition to the explicit or primary meaning: To me, a fireplace connotes comfort and hospitality. 2. to involve as a condition or accompaniment: Injury connotes pain. [1645–55; < Medieval Latin connotāre = Latin con- con - + notāre to note]
