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denotation

noun SAT

English meaning
The literal, dictionary meaning of a word.
Example
The denotation of "snake" is a reptile, but it can connote danger or deceit.
Word family
denote

Translation

  • 한국어사전적 의미
  • 中文字面意义
  • 日本語明示的意味
  • ไทยความหมายตรง
  • Bahasa Indonesiadenotasi
  • Tiếng Việtnghĩa đen
  • Русскийденотация
  • हिन्दीवाच्यार्थ

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