Question

what is the difference between the denotative and connotative meaning of a word?

Answer 1

Denotation is the literal sense of a word, while connotation is its figurative meaning. The word dumbness for example, denotes "the condition of being mute," and it connotes "the condition of being stupid."


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Denotative refers to the literal meaning/definition of the word while connotative refers to the imagery or feelings you get towards the word

Answer 2

which one?

Answer 3

both,

Answer 4

they both explains the difference between denotative and connotative

Answer 5

the very forst word you wrote, is that suppost to be denotative? or is it right?

Answer 6

first*

Answer 7

yes sorry Denotative

Answer 8

thank you!!