Definitions for connotation
ˌkɒn əˈteɪ ʃəncon·no·ta·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. intension, connotationnoun

   what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression

2. connotationnoun

   an idea that is implied or suggested

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1. Connotationnoun

   a meaning implied but not explicitly denoted by some word or expression, which may be understood in addition to the explicit primary meaning.

2. Connotationnoun

   (Logic) the full set of necessary properties possessed by all the objects within the extension of a term; the intensional meaning of a term, which determines the objects to which the term applies; the intension of a term.

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1. connotationnoun

   A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

   The connotations of the phrase "you are a dog" are that you are physically unattractive or morally reprehensible, not that you are a canine.

2. connotationnoun

   A technical term in logic used by J. S. Mill and later logicians to refer to the attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, and contrasted with denotation.

   The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Connotationnoun

   Implication of something besides itself; inference; illation.

   Etymology: from connotate.

   By reason of the co-existence of one thing with another, there ariseth a various relation or connotation between them. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

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1. Connotation

   A connotation is a commonly understood cultural or emotional association that any given word or phrase carries, in addition to its explicit or literal meaning, which is its denotation. A connotation is frequently described as either positive or negative, with regard to its pleasing or displeasing emotional connection. For example, a stubborn person may be described as being either strong-willed or pig-headed; although these have the same literal meaning (stubborn), strong-willed connotes admiration for the level of someone's will (a positive connotation), while pig-headed connotes frustration in dealing with someone (a negative connotation).

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1. connotation

   Connotation refers to the emotional, cultural, or imaginative associations or meanings that a word carries with it, beyond its literal or dictionary definition. These associations can be personal, societal, or based on context and can significantly affect the interpretation and understanding of a text.

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1. Connotationnoun

   the act of connoting; a making known or designating something additional; implication of something more than is asserted

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. connotation.]

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1. Connotation

   A connotation is a commonly understood cultural or emotional association that some word or phrase carries, in addition to the word's or phrase's explicit or literal meaning, which is its denotation. A connotation is frequently described as either positive or negative, with regards to its pleasing or displeasing emotional connection. For example, a stubborn person may be described as being either strong-willed or pig-headed; although these have the same literal meaning, strong-willed connotes admiration for the level of someone's will, while pig-headed connotes frustration in dealing with someone.

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How to pronounce connotation?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of connotation in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of connotation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of connotation in a Sentence

1. Tom Brady:

   That’s not what that was about, i think that was taken out of context, just like you’re taking it out of context and trying to make it a story for yourself, which has a negative connotation to it, which I don’t appreciate. It was meant to be something different than that. The fact it’s a distraction or you’re bringing it up is not something I want to be talking about.

2. Jill Dictrow:

   I think sex has a bad connotation for two reasons. On the religious aspect, some people feel that they are not supposed to be giving their virginity away, and I think porn unfortunately has given sex a sort of degrading factor….

3. Vladan Kuzmanovic:

   The avant-garde is a connotation, every act here is a connotative value. The whole series of avant-garde movements do not signify, and yet their concepts are reconnotation.

4. Brene Brown:

   Conflict transformation rather than...conflict resolution. To me, the latter suggests going back to a previous state of affairs, and has a connotation that there may be a winner or a loser. [Conflict transformation has] the opportunity to create something new.

5. Richard Lloyd:

   MileHi is a very good name; it's very catchy, obviously it's got a connotation, but the idea of the app was really around business or networking, not dating.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=connotation
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=connotation
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Connotation
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=connotation
5. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connotation
6. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
7. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connotation
8. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=connotation