connotation

Meanings

• noun

  The meaning or idea that is suggested by a word or phrase in addition to its literal meaning.

  - "The word 'bitter' not only means taste but also expresses sadness or anger."
  - "The term 'democracy' has a positive connotation in politics, but in some contexts, it may have a negative connotation."

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Antonyms

denotation

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Synonyms

intension

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with connotation
notion , motion , ocean , reason

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Variants

List of all variants of connotation that leads to same result
connotation , connotational , connotations

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin 'connotare' meaning 'to mark with a sign or symbol'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The study of connotation is an important aspect of semantics.

2. Connotation can be influenced by cultural and linguistic differences.

3. Understanding connotation can help improve communication and comprehension in language.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Denotation: The literal or primary meaning of a word or phrase.

2. Semantics: The study of meaning in language.

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Quotes

Quotes by authors and personalities

1. The word "evolution," with its "connotation" of unrolling, of progressive development, was not favored by Darwin; he preferred the bleak phrase "descent with modification" for his theory.

   - John Updike,{it}New Yorker{/it},30 Dec. 1985

2. Suddenly, Hsun-ching brightened. "So this is propaganda?" Alison did not know that, in Chinese, the word for propaganda literally means to spread information, and does not carry any negative "connotations".

   - Mark Salzman,{it}The Laughing Sutra{/it},1991

3. Miuccia Prada, a connoisseur of vintage jewelry, has a collection of tiaras and subverts their formal "connotations" by wearing them for the day.

   - Hamish Bowles,{it}Vogue{/it},March 1997

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, connotation is used to add depth and meaning to words and phrases. In art, it can be used to convey hidden messages or emotions.

How to Memorize "connotation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sign or symbol being attached to a word to represent its connotation.
   - Imagine a word cloud with the word 'connotation' in the center and related words surrounding it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'connotation' with a positive or negative emotion to help remember its meaning.
   - Think of a word with a strong positive connotation, such as 'love', and associate it with a word with a strong negative connotation, such as 'hate', to remember the difference.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition, such as 'C is for Conveying Meaning Beyond'.

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