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Definitions for Connotation
[1] the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning: A possible connotation of “home” is “a place of warmth, comfort, and affection.” the act of connoting; the suggesting of an additional meaning for a word or expression, apart from its explicit meaning.
[2] something suggested or implied by a word or thing, rather than being explicitly named or described: “Religion” has always had a negative connotation for me.
[3] Logic . the set of attributes constituting the meaning of a term and thus determining the range of objects to which that term may be applied; comprehension; intension.
[4] an association or idea suggested by a word or phrase; implication
[5] the act or fact of connoting
[6] logic another name for intension (def. 1)
Words related to Connotation
meaning, undertone, overtone, significance, coloring, nuance, hint, essence, suggestion, association
Words nearby Connotation
connivery, connoisseur, connolly, connor, connors, connotation, connotative, connote, connubial, conodont, conoid
Origin of Connotation
1375–1425 for earlier sense; 1525–35 for current senses; late Middle English connotacion < Medieval Latin connotātiōn- (stem of connotātiō ), equivalent to connotāt(us ) (past participle of connotāre to connote; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
Other words from Connotation
con·no·ta·tive [kon -uh -tey-tiv, kuh -noh -tuh -] /ˈkɒn əˌteɪ tɪv, kəˈnoʊ tə-/ , con·no·tive , adjective
con·no·ta·tive·ly , con·no·tive·ly , adverb
non·con·no·ta·tive , adjective
non·con·no·ta·tive·ly , adverb
un·con·no·ta·tive , adjective
Synonyms for Connotation
meaning, overtone, significance, undertone, association, coloring, essence, hint, nuance, suggestion