denotation

 
Pronunciation: /diːnəʊˈteɪʃn/

noun

  • the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
  • [mass noun] the action of indicating or referring to something by means of a word, symbol, etc..
  • Philosophy the object or concept to which a term refers, or the set of objects of which a predicate is true. Often contrasted with connotation.

Derivatives

denotational

adjective