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denotation

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Synonyms and Antonyms of 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, designation, handle, moniker (also monicker), name, nomenclature, title

Words 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

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, drift, import, intent, intention, meaning, purport, sense, significance, signification

Words Related to denotation

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

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