denoting

UK
/dɪˈnəʊtɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ/
denotingnoun
denotings
pl
Gerund noun: the act or process of indicating or signifying.
Translations
dénotationEn logique et en sémantique.
In logic, denoting is distinguished from connoting.
En logique, la dénotation se distingue de la connotation.
Additional translations
désignationSens général : action de désigner ou de signifier.
Definitions
The action or process of indicating, signifying, or referring to something by means of a word, symbol, etc.
In logic, denoting is distinguished from connoting.
denotinggerund / present participle
Present-participle adjective meaning “indicating; serving to denote.”
Translations
désignantSens courant en linguistique et en usage descriptif.
In the term “apple tree,” the word “apple” is denoting the kind of tree.
Dans le terme « apple tree », le mot « apple » est désignant le type d’arbre.
Additional translations
indiquantUsage plus général, selon le contexte.
Definitions
Indicating or signifying; serving to denote.
In the term “apple tree,” the word “apple” is denoting the kind of tree.
denoteverb

denoting

ing-form

denoted
Past Simple
denoted
Past Participle
denoting
ing-form
UK
/dɪˈnəʊt/
US
/dɪˈnoʊt/
Translations
dénoterSens général : indiquer, signifier ou représenter.
The red light denotes that the machine is currently in use.
Le voyant rouge dénote que la machine est actuellement en service.
désignerEmploi courant en contexte formel, notamment pour nommer ou référer explicitement.
In mathematics, let θ denote the angle between the two lines.
En mathématiques, soit θ désigner l'angle entre les deux droites.
Additional translations
signifierVariante possible dans un registre plus interprétatif.
Definitions
To be a sign or indication of something.
The red light denotes that the machine is currently in use.
To mean or represent something specific.
In this context, the word 'home' denotes a place of comfort and safety.
To refer to or name (something) explicitly; designate.
In mathematics, let θ denote the angle between the two lines.
denotegerund / present participle

denoting

Used attributively to describe something that specifies or indicates.
Translations
dénotantEmploi surtout formel ou linguistique.
Russell's famous essay discusses denoting phrases.
Le célèbre essai de Russell traite des expressions dénotant quelque chose.
Definitions
Specifying or indicating; that denotes.
Russell's famous essay discusses denoting phrases.
denotepast participle
Definitions
Specified or indicated; that has been denoted.
Each denoted element is highlighted in blue.