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connotation

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con·no·ta·tion  (kn-tshn)
n.
1. The act or process of connoting.
2.
a. An idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or thing: Hollywood holds connotations of romance and glittering success.
b. The set of associations implied by a word in addition to its literal meaning.
3. Logic The set of attributes constituting the meaning of a term; intension.

conno·tative adj.
conno·tative·ly adv.

connotation
Noun
an additional meaning or association implied by a word: the German term carries a connotation of elitism [Latin con- + together notare to mark, note]
connote vb
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.connotation - what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expression
meaning, signification, import, significance - the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous"
2.connotation - an idea that is implied or suggested
meaning, substance - the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

connotation
Translations
Spanish connotation [kɔnəˈteɪʃən] nconnotación f
French connotation [kɔnəˈteɪʃən] nconnotation f, implication f
German connotation [kɔnəˈteɪʃən] nKonnotation f
Italian connotation [kɔnəˈteɪʃən] nconnotazione f

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There was more than that in the connotation of his name.
Woman that adventured were adventuresses, and the connotation was not nice.
By word and sound, to Jerry, "Mister Haggin" had the same connotation that "God" has to God-worshipping humans.
 
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