Question

What is the difference between connotation and denotation?

Answer 1

Denotation is the literal meaning of a word as defined by its context. However, connotation is the suggestion or implication represented by a word, which alludes to its social contact.

Answer 2

Hey there,
Connotation represents the various social overtones, cultural implications and emotional meanings associated with a sign.
Denotation represents the explicit or referential meaning of a sign. (literal meaning of the word)

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