Definition of Denotation

1. Noun. The act of indicating or pointing out by name.

Exact synonyms: Indication
Generic synonyms: Naming
Derivative terms: Denote, Indicate

2. Noun. The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to. "The extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"
Exact synonyms: Extension, Reference
Generic synonyms: Meaning, Substance
Derivative terms: Denote, Extensional, Refer, Refer, Referent

Definition of Denotation

1. n. The marking off or separation of anything.

Definition of Denotation

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Denotation

denominationalism
denominationally
denominations
denominative
denominatives
denominator
denominator
denominators
Denonvilliers
Denonvilliers' aponeurosis
Denonvilliers' ligament
denotable
denotate
denotated
denotates
denotation (current term)
denotations
denotative
denotatum
denote
denoted
denotement
denotements
denotes
denoting
denotive
denouement
denouement
denouements
denounce

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