Connotation - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃn|
Brit.
|kɒnəˈteɪʃ(ə)n|
noun
- what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression (syn: intension)
- an idea that is implied or suggested
- an idea that is implied or suggested
Extra examples
For many people, the word “fat” has negative connotations.
The word “childlike” has connotations of innocence.
The word has borne an opprobrious connotation.
The word 'professional' has connotations of skill and excellence.
Word forms
noun
singular: connotation
plural: connotations
singular: connotation
plural: connotations
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