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denotative

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de·no·ta·tive  (d-nt-tv, dn-t-)
adj.
1. Denoting or naming; designative.
2. Specific or direct: denotative and connotative meanings.
de·nota·tive·ly adv.
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Adj.1.denotative - having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming
denotive
explicit, expressed - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"
connotative - having the power of implying or suggesting something in addition to what is explicit
2.denotative - in accordance with fact or the primary meaning of a term
explicit
literal - limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text; "a literal translation"
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