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denotation
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of DENOTATION
1
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known <“soul” is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it>
Synonyms appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, denotation, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, title
Related Words baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name; family name, maiden name, middle name, surname; matronymic, patronymic; byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet); banner, rubric, tag; alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym; binomial, monomial; trivial name, vernacular; misnomer; brand name, label, trademark, trade name
2
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action <although most people exercise for fitness, the denotation of the term “fitness” varies from exerciser to exerciser>
Synonyms content, denotation, drift, import, intent, intention, purport, sense, significance, signification
Related Words connotation; clue, cue, hint, implication, indication, inkling, intimation, suggestion; message, tenor, theme; bottom, essence, essentiality, nature, soul, spirit, stuff; acceptance, acceptation, definition; burden, crux, gist; core, heart, kernel, marrow, nub, nucleus, pith, point, quick; matter, motif, motive, question, subject, topic
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