denotation

1 a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known “soul” is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it Synonyms of denotation appellation, appellative, cognomen, compellation, denomination, name, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), nomenclature, titleWords Related to denotation baptismal name, Christian name, first name, forename, given name; family name, maiden name, middle name, surname; matronymic, patronymic; byname, diminutive, epithet, hypocorism, nickname, sobriquet (also soubriquet); banner, rubric, tag; alias, cryptonym, nom de guerre, nom de plume, pen name, pseudonym; binomial, monomial; trivial name, vernacular; misnomer; brand name, label, trademark, trade name

2 the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action although most people exercise for fitness, the denotation of the term “fitness” varies from exerciser to exerciser Synonyms of denotation content, meaning, drift, import, intent, intention, purport, sense, significance, significationWords Related to denotation connotation; clue, cue, hint, implication, indication, inkling, intimation, suggestion; message, tenor, theme; bottom, essence, essentiality, nature, soul, spirit, stuff; acceptance, acceptation, definition; burden, crux, gist; core, heart, kernel, marrow, nub, nucleus, pith, point, quick; matter, motif, motive, question, subject, topic