denotation
pronunciation
How to pronounce denotation in British English:
UK [ˌdi:nəʊˈteɪʃn]
How to pronounce denotation in American English:
US [ˌdinoʊˈteɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the act of indicating or pointing out by name
- the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
Word Origin
- denotation (n.)
- 1530s, "indication," from Late Latin denotationem (nominative denotatio), noun of action from past participle stem of denotare (see denote). As a term in logic, from 1843 (contrasted with connotation).
Example
- 1. On connotation and denotation of non-state economy .
- 2. A denotation and application of preference ontology for service composition .
- 3. Denotation of urban climatic surface to relieve the urban heat island .
- 4. Denotation and connotation are two basic concepts in semiotics that are very useful .
- 5. The denotation is similar , they are both chairs and their .