con·no·ta·tion  (k ŏn ′ə-t āsh ən)
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n.1. The act or process of connoting. 2. a. An idea or meaning suggested by or associated with a word or thing: Hollywood holds connotations of romance and glittering success. b. The set of associations implied by a word in addition to its literal meaning. 3. Logic The set of attributes constituting the meaning of a term; intension.
conno·ta′tive adj. conno·ta′tive·ly adv. |
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