connotation

Meanings

Noun

what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
an idea that is implied or suggested
A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin connotātiō, from connotō (“I mark in addition”), from Latin con- (“together, with”) + noto (“I note”); equivalent to connote + -ation.

Synonyms

intension, intent

Antonyms

denotation

Scrabble Score: 13

connotation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
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Words With Friends Score: 17

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