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chaoyun2k
12/02/19 12:22:19 PM
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Today's word is connotation.
As defined by Merriam-Webster:
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/connotation

Whats the difference between connotation and denotation ?

Connotation and denotation are easily confused, and the fact that neither word is particularly common in everyday use makes it difficult for many people to get a firm grip on the difference between them. While each of these two words has several possible meanings, they are notably distinct from each other in all senses. Denotation is concerned with explicit meaning, and connotation tends to be concerned with implicit meaning. The word home, for instance, has a denotation of the place (such as a house or apartment) where a person lives, but it may additionally have many connotations (such as warmth, security, or childhood) for some people.

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