What does the denotation of a word refer to

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Yasmin Larsen

16 September, 03:33

What does the denotation of a word refer to

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Kenny Lam · Answer 1

Kenny Lam 16 September, 05:23

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its the meaning of a word

Ismael Villarreal · Answer 2

The denotation of a word refers to the dictionary definition of a word or the literal meaning. For example if you look up the word shrewd in the dictionary you will get the denotative definition which is one having good judgement, this word has a negative connotation.