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connotational

connotational

8.4
Having extra feelings or ideas that a word gives people
  • adjective
  • /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃənl/
translation icon : connotativo
  • The word 'home' has a strong connotational meaning, evoking warmth and safety.

Examples

  • Writers often exploit the connotational differences between words to convey subtle shades of meaning.

  • In literature, connotational meanings can significantly affect the reader's interpretation.

  • The debate focused on the connotational versus denotational aspects of language.

  • The word "home" has a strong connotational meaning beyond just a physical place.

  • The word 'love' carries a deep connotational significance that extends beyond its dictionary definition.

  • Many poets pay careful attention to the connotational nuances of the words they choose.

  • Understanding the connotational impact of language can enhance one's writing and communication skills.

Synonyms

connotative
vsconnotational
1 7.4

Suggesting extra ideas or feelings beyond the main meaning

relates to or concerns additional suggested meanings rather than asserting them

How Suggestive

loaded
7.5
evocative
23 6.7
suggestive
18 5.2
connotational
8.4
literal
120 3.5
neutral
24 3.5

Surface Forms

connotational positive

Morphology

connotational = connotation (transparent) = connot + ation + al

The adjective is regularly formed from the noun 'connotation' with the suffix '-al', so its meaning is directly recoverable from the base word.

Etymology

Connotational comes from Latin parts con- meaning 'with' and notare meaning 'to mark', and you can see the same idea in the English word note. So, something connotational is about the extra ideas or feelings that 'come with' a word, not its direct meaning.