Denotation vs. Connotation

It is the literal meaning of a word.

• connotation

• denotation

• connotative

• meaning

It is the feeling or idea associated with the word.

• connotation

• denotation

• meaning

• denotative

It may be positive or negative.

• denotative

• meaning

• connotation

• denotation

The meaning depends on its context, situation or use in the sentence.

• meaning

• connotative

• connotation

• denotation

It is the dictionary meaning of a word.

• denotative

• connotation

• meaning

• connotative