de·no·ta·tive (d -n  t -tv, d n-t  -)adj. 1. Denoting or naming; designative. 2. Specific or direct: denotative and connotative meanings. de·no ta·tive·ly adv. |
denotative [dɪˈnəʊtətɪv]
adj
1. (Linguistics) able to denote; designative
2. explicit; overt
denotatively adv
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | denotative - having the power of explicitly denoting or designating or naming 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 literal - limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text; "a literal translation" |
Translations
denotative
adj (Ling) → denotativ
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