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Denotation
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denotation
n.
indication; definition; symbol
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Denotation
This word has distinct meanings in different fields: see denotation (semiotics). For the opposite of Denotation see Connotation.
- In logic, linguistics and semiotics, the denotation of a word or phrase is a part of its meaning; however, the part referred to varies by context:
- In grammar and literary theory, the literal meaning or "dictionary definition" of a term, devoid of emotion, attitude, and color.
- In semiotics, the surface or literal meaning of a signifier.
- In logic, formal semantics and parts of linguistics, the extension of a term.
- In Computer science, denotational semantics is contrasted with operational semantics.
- In media-studies terminology, denotation is an example of the first level of analysis: what the audience can visually see on a page. Denotation often refers to something literal, and avoids being a metaphor. Here it is usually coupled with connotation which is the second level of analysis, being what the denotation represents.
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denotation
Noun
1. the act of indicating or pointing out by name
(synonym) indication
(hypernym) naming
(derivation) denote
2. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"
(synonym) reference, extension
(hypernym) meaning, substance
(derivation) denote, refer
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dénotation
nf.
denotation
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Denotation
(n.)
The marking off or separation of anything.
The marking off or separation of anything.
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