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denotative

UK
/ˈdiːnəʊtətɪv/
US
/ˈdinəˌteɪtɪv/

Translations

denotativeadjective
more denotative
Comp.
most denotative
Super.
UK
/ˈdiːnəʊtətɪv/
US
/ˈdinəˌteɪtɪv/
The denotative meaning of the word is its literal definition.
Денотативное значение слова - это его буквальное определение.
Synonyms
literal
explicit
direct
objective
referential

Definitions

denotativeadjective
Relating to the primary, literal, or explicit meaning of a word or expression, as opposed to its connotations or associated meanings.
The denotative meaning of the word 'home' is simply a place where one lives, without any emotional or cultural implications.
Serving to denote or indicate something directly.
On the map, the denotative symbols represent different types of roads.
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