2 Synonyms for Connotation

connotation (2 synonym found)

Connotation has 2 synonyms. The top synonyms for connotation are intension, value. Browse the full list below.

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A common synonym for connotation is intension. Other synonyms include value.

Connotation has 2 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

(n): a meaning that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal definition.

Definition of connotation:

(n) : a meaning that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal definition. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in

"the connotations of the phrase "you are a dog" are that you are physically unattractive or morally reprehensible, not that you are a canine."

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Definition of connotation:

(n) : a meaning that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal definition. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in

"the connotations of the phrase "you are a dog" are that you are physically unattractive or morally reprehensible, not that you are a canine."