connotation
gb/kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/ us/kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
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Các nghĩa
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Danh từ
C1
abstract
1
implied meaning beyond the literal
the extra meaning or idea a word makes you think of
Mẫu sử dụng:
the connotation(s) of [word/phrase]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse connotation (suggested meaning) with denotation (literal dictionary meaning).
Từ đồng nghĩa
association (More general; not limited to word meaning.)
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implication (Often suggests an unstated message or conclusion.)
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overtone (Often suggests a subtle additional meaning or mood.)
Từ trái nghĩa
denotation (The direct, literal meaning of a word.)
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literal meaning (Meaning without implied associations.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
the connotation of
|a connotation of
|cultural connotations
|social connotations
|historical connotations
|strong connotations
|certain connotations
|different connotations
|acquire connotations
|lose connotations
Chủ đề
language
|communication
|writing
Ví dụ
- The word "cheap" has a connotation that the quality is poor, not just that the price is low.
- In some cultures, white has connotations of purity, while in others it suggests mourning.
- Be careful with that phrase—it carries connotations you may not intend.
Ví dụ cho người học
- That word has a bad connotation.
- The connotation is different in my language.
Danh từ
C1
property
2
positive or negative emotional coloring
the feeling a word gives (good/bad)
Mẫu sử dụng:
a [positive/negative] connotation
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may assume connotation is always negative; it can be positive, negative, or neutral.
Từ đồng nghĩa
tone (Broader; can refer to overall style, not just implied meaning.)
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undertone (Often suggests a subtle, not fully stated feeling.)
Từ trái nghĩa
neutrality (Lack of emotional coloring or evaluation.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
positive connotation
|negative connotation
|a pleasant connotation
|an unpleasant connotation
|a derogatory connotation
|a moral connotation
|a sexual connotation
|a political connotation
|avoid connotations
|give something a connotation
Chủ đề
language
|emotions
|communication
Ví dụ
- Calling it a "scheme" gives the plan a negative connotation.
- The phrase has a romantic connotation that doesn’t fit a business email.
- Over time, the term picked up a more positive connotation.
Ví dụ cho người học
- "Slim" has a more positive connotation than "skinny."
Danh từ
technical
C2
abstract
3
intensional meaning in semantics
in linguistics, the properties a word implies
Mẫu sử dụng:
the connotation of [term] (in logic/semantics)
Lỗi thường gặp:
This technical sense differs from everyday connotation; it focuses on defining properties rather than emotional associations.
Từ đồng nghĩa
intension (Standard technical term for the implied properties of an expression.)
Từ trái nghĩa
extension (The set of actual things a term refers to, rather than the properties it implies.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
connotation and denotation
|semantic connotation
|the connotation of a term
|analyze connotation
|theory of connotation
Chủ đề
linguistics
|logic
|academics
Ví dụ
- In logic, the connotation of a term can be discussed separately from its extension.
- The paper compares the connotation of the adjective with its denotation in different contexts.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
connotation
IPA
GB/kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
US/kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
con - nota - tion (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: connotation
- Plural: connotation, connotations
Họ từ
Forms
connotations
noun
Core family
connote
verb C1
connotative
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
connotatively
adverb
Cách diễn đạt
carry connotations of
1/kˈɛɹi kˌɑnətˈeɪʃənz əv/
fixed phrase
suggest associated ideas
to make people think of extra ideas
Ví dụ
- The phrase carries connotations of military discipline.
- That color carries connotations of luxury and wealth.
- Using "companion" carries connotations of equality that "assistant" may not.
have a negative connotation
1/hˈæv ə nˈɛɡɪtɪv kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
suggest something bad
to sound bad or insulting
Ví dụ
- The word "bossy" has a negative connotation.
- In that context, "ambitious" can have a negative connotation.
- She avoided the term because it has a negative connotation in the industry.
have a positive connotation
1/hˈæv ə pˈɑzɪtɪv kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
suggest something good
to sound good or approving
Ví dụ
- "Home" has a positive connotation for many people.
- The rebrand chose a name that has a positive connotation.
- In this community, the term has a positive connotation.
political connotation
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
association with politics or ideology
an extra meaning related to politics
Ví dụ
- The term has a political connotation in the current debate.
- Even neutral words can take on a political connotation over time.
- They chose different wording to avoid a political connotation.
sexual connotation
1/sˈɛkʃuəl kˌɑnətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
suggestive sexual meaning
a hidden sexual meaning
Ví dụ
- The joke has a sexual connotation that some people may find inappropriate.
- In English, that phrase can have a sexual connotation.
- They removed the line because it created an unintended sexual connotation.
with connotations of
1/wˈɪθ kˌɑnətˈeɪʃənz əv/
fixed phrase
described as suggesting ideas
that suggests extra ideas
Ví dụ
- He chose a word with connotations of warmth and comfort.
- The slogan is short but with connotations of rebellion.
- They avoided imagery with connotations of violence.