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connotation

/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/

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noun

دلالة، معنى ضمني

A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.

Examples :

"The word "home" has a positive connotation for most people, suggesting comfort and safety. "

لكلمة "المنزل" دلالة إيجابية لمعظم الناس، مما يوحي بالراحة والأمان.

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noun

دلالة ضمنية، معنى إيحائي

The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.

Examples :

"The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus)."

للتعبيرين "نجم الصباح" و "نجم المساء" دلالات ضمنية مختلفة، لكن لهما نفس الدلالة (أي كوكب الزهرة).

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