What is denotative meaning of a word?

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Denotation is generally defined as literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings.

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Example 1. For example, denotation of the word “blue” is the color blue, but its connotation is “sad”—read the following sentence: The blueberry is very blue. We understand this sentence by its denotative meaning—it describes the literal color of the fruit.

Beside above, what is the denotative and connotative meaning of words? Connotation and Denotation are two principal methods of describing the meanings of. words. Connotation refers to the wide array of positive and negative associations that most words naturally carry with them, whereas denotation is the precise, literal definition of a word that might be found in a dictionary.

Also to know, what is the meaning of Denotative?

Denotation is a translation of a sign to its meaning, precisely to its literal meaning, more or less like dictionaries try to define it. Denotation is sometimes contrasted to connotation, which includes associated meanings.

What are some denotation words?

Denotation on Totem Poles

• Bear - Teaches people to fish and pick berries.
• Eagle - Rules the sky and can transform into a human.
• Frog - Brings wealth.
• Killer Whale - Honored as being strong and brave.
• Otter - Denotes laughter and empathy.
• Owl - Denotes souls of the dead.
• Salmon - Denotes determination and instinct.