Synonyms of denotation

denotation

noun

1

as in moniker

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 & Similar Words

• moniker
• nomenclature
• name
• title
• designation
• epithet
• appellation
• nickname
• surname
• appellative
• denomination
• pseudonym
• monicker
• banner
• cognomen
• handle
• compellation
• label
• family name
• first name
• Christian name
• baptismal name
• sobriquet
• maiden name
• given name
• diminutive
• tag
• forename
• patronymic
• middle name
• binomial
• alias
• soubriquet
• monomial
• pen name
• vernacular
• matronymic
• misnomer
• trade name
• rubric
• nom de plume
• brand name
• trademark
• cryptonym
• byname
• hypocorism
• nom de guerre
• trivial name

2

as in meaning

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 & Similar Words

• meaning
• sense
• significance
• content
• intent
• intention
• import
• definition
• connotation
• implication
• theme
• signification
• message
• drift
• nature
• indication
• purport
• suggestion
• topic
• tenor
• essence
• clue
• cue
• motive
• hint
• stuff
• spirit
• acceptance
• soul
• subject
• inkling
• kernel
• burden
• intimation
• matter
• heart
• nucleus
• question
• marrow
• core
• acceptation
• motif
• bottom
• point
• essentiality
• gist
• crux
• pith
• nub
• quick