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connotation

/ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃn/
con · no · ta · tion ˌkɑː · nə · ˈteɪ · ʃn
English Definition
n. implied meaning
中文释义
含义,隐含意义
Significado en Español
connotación
한국어 뜻
함축적 의미, 내포
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hàm ý, nghĩa bóng
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How to use “connotation” in a sentence

The word "home" has a warm connotation.

“家”这个词带有温暖的含义。

The word "cheap" can have a negative connotation.

“cheap”这个词可能带有贬义。

"Slender" has a more positive connotation than "skinny."

“slender”比“skinny”的含义更正面。

Writers choose words carefully because of their connotations.

作家会因为词语的言外之意而谨慎选词。

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the word: connotation.

  1. A implication
  2. B denotation
  3. C equation
  4. D explanation
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A — implication. “connotation” means n. implied meaning

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The word home carries a warm ______ that the word house simply lacks.

  1. A shape
  2. B weight
  3. C connotation
  4. D price
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C — connotation. “connotation” means n. implied meaning

Common questions about “connotation”

What does “connotation” mean?

connotation — n. implied meaning. In Chinese: 含义,隐含意义.

How do you pronounce “connotation”?

connotation is pronounced /ˌkɑːnəˈteɪʃn/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · no · ta · tion.

How do you use “connotation” in a sentence?

“connotation” means implied meaning. Examples: (1) The word "home" has a warm connotation. (2) The word "cheap" can have a negative connotation. (3) "Slender" has a more positive connotation than "skinny." (4) Writers choose words carefully because of their connotations.

What are synonyms for “connotation”?

implication, suggestion — all close in meaning to connotation (n. implied meaning).

Is “connotation” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. connotation appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “connotation”?

con(together)+notation(mark).

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