denotation

🇺🇸 /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃn/
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the direct meaning of a word, not including any feelings or ideas that people may connect with it

The denotation of 'snake' is simply a long, legless reptile, without any negative meanings.

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n. the direct meaning of a word, not including any feelings or ideas that people may connect with it

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