connotations

Meanings

• Noun

  The meaning or interpretation that is associated with a particular word or phrase, in addition to its literal meaning.

  - "The word 'happy' has positive connotations, such as joy and pleasure."
  - "The word 'snake' has negative connotations for many people, symbolizing danger and fear."

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Antonyms

denotation

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Synonyms

intension

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with connotations
notions , motion , otion , station

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Variants

List of all variants of connotations 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 signify, indicate, or suggest'.

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Trivia

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

1. Connotations can be influenced by culture, personal experience, and context.

2. The study of connotations is an important aspect of linguistic semantics.

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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, distinct from its connotations.

2. Semantics: The study of meaning in language, including the study of connotations.

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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, connotations are often used to add depth and meaning to words and phrases. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the green light across the water represents the elusive and unattainable dream that Gatsby is pursuing.

How to Memorize "connotations"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a web of meanings surrounding a word, with the literal meaning at the center and connotations branching out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate positive connotations with pleasant experiences and negative connotations with unpleasant experiences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word with a vivid image or phrase that helps you remember its connotations.

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Memorize "connotations" using Dictozo

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1. Highlighting:

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