इंग्रजी

denotation

gb/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
C1 इंग्रजी
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम technical C1 abstract
1

literal, exact meaning of a word

the basic dictionary meaning of a word

वापर नमुना: the denotation of [word/phrase]
सामान्य चूक:
Do not confuse denotation (literal meaning) with connotation (the feelings or ideas a word suggests).
समानार्थी शब्द
literal meaning (Emphasizes the most direct, non-figurative meaning.) | dictionary meaning (Highlights the meaning as listed in a dictionary.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
connotation (Refers to associated feelings or implied ideas rather than the literal meaning.)
सहप्रयोग
literal denotation |dictionary denotation |the denotation of a word |the denotation of a phrase |in denotation |clear denotation |strict denotation |denotation and connotation |denotation versus connotation |focus on denotation
विषय
language |education |writing
उदाहरणे
  • The denotation of "snake" is a type of reptile, but it often has negative connotations.
  • In this poem, the denotation is simple, yet the connotations are complex.
  • Students were asked to explain both the denotation and the connotation of the word.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The denotation of this word is "a home."
  • Denotation is the basic meaning.
नाम technical C2 relation
2

what a term refers to

the real thing(s) a word talks about

वापर नमुना: the denotation of [term] (in [context])
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may use denotation when they mean definition; in semantics, denotation can mean the actual referent(s), not just the wording of the definition.
समानार्थी शब्द
reference (Common term for what an expression points to; often broader and less technical.) | extension (Technical term emphasizing the set of entities a term applies to.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
intension (In semantics, intension is the concept/conditions for application rather than the actual set of referents.)
सहप्रयोग
the denotation of a term |the denotation of an expression |the denotation of a name |the denotation of a predicate |fix the denotation |specify the denotation |context-dependent denotation |denotation of a symbol |denotation in semantics |denotation in logic
विषय
language |logic |education
उदाहरणे
  • In formal semantics, the denotation of "dog" can be treated as the set of all dogs.
  • The denotation of "the morning star" and "the evening star" is the same planet, even though the descriptions differ.
  • In this model, each symbol is assigned a denotation in the domain.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The denotation of "Paris" is a real city.
  • The denotation can be a set of things.
नाम formal C2 process
3

act of indicating or naming

the act of showing what something means

वापर नमुना: denotation of [something] as [something]
सामान्य चूक:
This is a broader, more formal use; in everyday English, people usually mean the literal meaning of a word.
समानार्थी शब्द
signification (Formal term for the meaning something conveys.) | indication (More general; focuses on pointing out rather than linguistic meaning.)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
ambiguity (Lack of a clear, definite meaning or reference.)
सहप्रयोग
the denotation of X |precise denotation |explicit denotation |simple denotation |denotation of meaning
विषय
language |writing
उदाहरणे
  • The denotation of the color red as a warning is widely recognized in signage.
  • In her argument, the denotation of the term was carefully established before any debate began.
  • The law relies on precise denotation to avoid ambiguity.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • Clear denotation helps people understand.
  • The term needs precise denotation.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
denotation
IPA
GB/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
de - nota - tion (३ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: denotation
  • Plural: denotation, denotations
संबंधित शब्द
Forms
denotations noun
Core family
denote verb C1 denotative adjective
Related words
connotation noun C1 connote verb C1 connotative adjective
Advanced or less common
denotational adjective denotatively adverb
वाक्प्रचार

connotation vs denotation

1
/kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən vˈɚsəz dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase technical

contrast implied and literal meaning

the difference between implied and literal meaning

उदाहरणे
  • The worksheet on connotation vs denotation helped students choose more precise words.
  • In branding, connotation vs denotation can determine whether a slogan works.
  • She gave a short talk on connotation vs denotation in persuasive writing.

denotation and connotation

1
/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən ˈænd kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase technical

literal meaning and associations

a way to talk about a word’s basic meaning and its feelings/associations

उदाहरणे
  • The lesson focused on denotation and connotation in advertising language.
  • When you analyze a poem, consider both denotation and connotation.
  • Her word choice had the same denotation but a very different connotation.

denotative meaning

1
/dˈɛnətətɪv mˈinɪŋ/
fixed phrase technical

the literal meaning of a word

the basic, literal meaning

उदाहरणे
  • The denotative meaning of "child" is a young person.
  • In formal writing, choose words with the denotative meaning you intend.
  • Even if the denotative meaning is neutral, the connotation may not be.

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