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denoting

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of denoting

indicating something

  • an arrow is a common denoting symbol for direction
Synonyms of denoting

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

alluding, allusive, referring

characteristic, symptomatic

demonstrative, exhibiting, expressive

symbolic (also symbolical)

connoting, hinting, implying, insinuating, suggestive

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