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connotations

/ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃnz/

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

Das Wort „herrisch“ hat negative Nebensinn, was darauf hindeutet, dass jemand kontrollierend und unangenehm ist, obwohl es wörtlich bedeutet, dass jemand Befehle erteilt.

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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. den Planeten Venus).

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