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connote

Syllabification: (con·note)
Pronunciation: /kəˈnōt/
Translate connote | into Italian
Definition of connote

verb

[with object]
  • (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning:the term “modern science” usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing
  • (of a fact) imply as a consequence or condition:in that period a log cabin connoted hard luck

Derivatives

connotative

Pronunciation: /ˈkänəˌtātiv/
adjective

Origin:

mid 17th century: from medieval Latin connotare 'mark in addition', from con- 'together with' + notare 'to note' (from nota 'a mark')

Connote does not mean the same as denote. Denote refers to the literal, primary meaning of something; connote refers to other characteristics suggested or implied by that thing. Thus, one might say that the word ‘mother’ denotes ‘a woman who is a parent’ but connotes qualities such as ‘protection’ and ‘affection.’.

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