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connotations

/ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃnz/

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noun

دلالات، إيحاءات

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 "bossy" has negative connotations, suggesting someone is controlling and unpleasant, even though it literally means someone gives orders. "

لكلمة "متسلط" دلالات سلبية، مما يوحي بأن شخصًا ما مسيطر وغير سار، على الرغم من أنه يعني حرفيًا أن شخصًا ما يعطي أوامر.

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noun

دلالات، إيحاءات

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 مختلفة ولكن نفس الدلالة (أي كوكب الزهرة).

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