denotation
gb/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/ us/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
C1
Engelsk
denotáció, jelölés
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
1
denotáció
C2
Bruksmønster:
the denotation of [word/phrase]
The denotation of "snake" is a type of reptile, but it often has negative connotations.
A „snake” szó denotációja egyfajta hüllő, de gyakran negatív konnotációi vannak.
In this poem, the denotation is simple, yet the connotations are complex.
Ebben a versben a denotáció egyszerű, a konnotációk mégis összetettek.
Students were asked to explain both the denotation and the connotation of the word.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The denotation of this word is "a home."
Ennek a szónak a denotációja: „otthon”.
Denotation is the basic meaning.
A denotáció az alapjelentés.
Vanlig feil:
Do not confuse denotation (literal meaning) with connotation (the feelings or ideas a word suggests).
Betydning
literal, exact meaning of a word
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
literal meaning (Emphasizes the most direct, non-figurative meaning.)
|
dictionary meaning (Highlights the meaning as listed in a dictionary.)
Antonymer
connotation (Refers to associated feelings or implied ideas rather than the literal meaning.)
Temaer
language
|education
|writing
Definisjon
the basic dictionary meaning of a word
The direct, explicit meaning of a word or phrase, without the feelings or associations it may suggest.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
TECHNICAL
2
denotáció
C2
Bruksmønster:
the denotation of [term] (in [context])
In formal semantics, the denotation of "dog" can be treated as the set of all dogs.
A formális szemantikában a „dog” denotációja felfogható az összes kutya halmazaként.
The denotation of "the morning star" and "the evening star" is the same planet, even though the descriptions differ.
A „hajnalcsillag” és az „esti csillag” denotációja ugyanaz a bolygó, noha a leírások eltérnek.
In this model, each symbol is assigned a denotation in the domain.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The denotation of "Paris" is a real city.
A „Paris” denotációja egy valódi város.
The denotation can be a set of things.
A denotáció dolgok egy halmaza is lehet.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may use denotation when they mean definition; in semantics, denotation can mean the actual referent(s), not just the wording of the definition.
Betydning
what a term refers to
Ordkombinasjoner
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
Synonymer
reference (Common term for what an expression points to; often broader and less technical.)
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extension (Technical term emphasizing the set of entities a term applies to.)
Antonymer
intension (In semantics, intension is the concept/conditions for application rather than the actual set of referents.)
Temaer
language
|logic
|education
Definisjon
the real thing(s) a word talks about
The thing, person, or set of things in the real world that a word or expression applies to or refers to.
SUBSTANTIV
C2
FORMAL
3
jelölés
C1
Bruksmønster:
denotation of [something] as [something]
The denotation of the color red as a warning is widely recognized in signage.
A vörös szín figyelmeztetés jelölésére való használata széles körben ismert a jelzésekben.
In her argument, the denotation of the term was carefully established before any debate began.
Érvelésében még a vita előtt gondosan tisztázta, hogy a terminus mit jelöl.
The law relies on precise denotation to avoid ambiguity.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Clear denotation helps people understand.
A világos jelölés segíti a megértést.
The term needs precise denotation.
A kifejezés pontos jelölést igényel.
Vanlig feil:
This is a broader, more formal use; in everyday English, people usually mean the literal meaning of a word.
Betydning
act of indicating or naming
Ordkombinasjoner
the denotation of X
|precise denotation
|explicit denotation
|simple denotation
|denotation of meaning
Synonymer
signification (Formal term for the meaning something conveys.)
|
indication (More general; focuses on pointing out rather than linguistic meaning.)
Antonymer
ambiguity (Lack of a clear, definite meaning or reference.)
Temaer
language
|writing
Definisjon
the act of showing what something means
The act or result of denoting; indicating, naming, or signifying something.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
denotation
IPA
GB/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
US/dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
Stavelser og trykk
de - nota - tion (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (de)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: denotation
- Plural: denotation, denotations
Ordfamilie
Forms
denotations
noun
Core family
denote
verb C1
denotative
adjective
Related words
Advanced or less common
denotational
adjective
denotatively
adverb
Uttrykk
connotation vs denotation
1/kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən vˈɚsəz dˈɛnətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
contrast implied and literal meaning
the difference between implied and literal meaning
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- We learned connotation vs denotation.
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
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- We studied denotation and connotation today.
- This word’s connotation is negative.
denotative meaning
1/dˈɛnətətɪv mˈinɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
the literal meaning of a word
the basic, literal meaning
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- What is the denotative meaning of this word?