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connotation

/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/

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noun

Nebensinn, Beiklang, Implikation

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. "

Das Wort „Zuhause“ hat für die meisten Menschen einen positiven Nebensinn und suggeriert Geborgenheit und Sicherheit.

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noun

Nebensinn, Beiklang

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)."

Die beiden Ausdrücke „Morgenstern“ und „Abendstern“ haben unterschiedliche Nebensinne, aber dieselbe Denotation (d.h. der Planet Venus).

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