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denotative

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of denotative

indicating something

  • a string of absences from this course will be seen as denotative of the studentʼs lack of interest in it
Synonyms of denotative

denoting, indicative, reflective, significant, signifying, telltale
Words Related to denotative

alluding, allusive, referring

characteristic, symptomatic

demonstrative, exhibiting, expressive

symbolic (also symbolical)

connoting, hinting, implying, insinuating, suggestive

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