Connotation & Denotation

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Connotation

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The emotional or cultural association with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, as opposed to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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Positive Connotation

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A word or phrase that has a favorable or uplifting meaning.

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Negative Connotation

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A word or phrase that has an unfavorable or derogatory meaning.

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Neutral Connotation

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A word or phrase that does not evoke strong feelings, either positive or negative.

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Example of Positive Connotation

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'Unique' suggests something special and valuable.

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Example of Negative Connotation

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'Strange' implies something odd or undesirable.

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Example of Neutral Connotation

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'Object' is a straightforward term without emotional weight.

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Contextual Meaning

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The meaning of a word can change based on the context in which it is used.

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Synonyms with Different Connotations

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'Childish' (negative) vs. 'Youthful' (positive).