connote
Syllabification: (con·note)
Pronunciation: /kəˈnōt/
Translate connote | into Italian [ with object]
Definition of connote
verb
Derivatives
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.’.
