denotation

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A noun referring to the literal or primary meaning of a word or expression, as opposed to its connotation, or the act of indicating or pointing out something by name.

1. Act of namingC1formal

   The act of indicating or pointing out something by name.

   التسمية

   • The denotation of the term 'canine' refers to dogs.
   • In linguistics, denotation is the literal naming of an object.
   • The denotation of a symbol is its explicit reference.

   المرادفاتdesignationindicationnamingspecification

2. Literal meaningC1formal

   The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression, as opposed to its connotation.

   المعنى الحرفي

   • The denotation of 'home' is a place where one lives.
   • Poets often play with the denotation and connotation of words.
   • The denotation of 'blue' is a color, not a mood.

   المرادفاتextensionimportmeaningreferencesense