connotation
|con/no/ta/tion|
C1
/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/
associated meaning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'connotation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'connotare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'notare' meant 'to mark.'
Historical Evolution
'connotare' transformed into the Medieval Latin word 'connotationem,' and eventually became the modern English word 'connotation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to mark together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an associated or secondary meaning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
The word 'home' often has a warm connotation.
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Last updated: 2025/02/09 10:48