denotation

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

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• Hyphenation: de‧no‧ta‧tion

Noun

Singular denotation

Plural denotations

1. (countable) The denotation of a word or symbol is its plain meaning or the simple thing it stands for.

   The denotation of the word chair is 'a piece of furniture with legs, a back, and a seat for one person'.

Related words

• denote