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connotations

/ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃənz/ /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃnz/

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noun

Connotation, sens implicite

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. "

Le mot « autoritaire » a des connotations négatives, suggérant que quelqu'un est contrôlant et désagréable, même s'il signifie littéralement que quelqu'un donne des ordres.

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noun

Connotation, sens implicite

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)."

Les deux expressions « l'étoile du matin » et « l'étoile du soir » ont des connotations différentes mais la même dénotation (c'est-à-dire la planète Vénus).

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