denotativ
denotative; literal meaning
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Word details
- German meaning
- Denotativ bedeutet, die wörtliche, objektive Bedeutung eines Wortes oder einer Phrase betreffend, ohne emotionale oder subjektive Assoziationen.
- English meaning
- Denotative means relating to the literal, objective meaning of a word or phrase, without emotional or subjective associations.
- German example
- Die denotative Bedeutung von 'Haus' ist ein Gebäude zum Wohnen.
- English example
- The denotative meaning of 'house' is a building for living in.
Example sentences with “denotativ”
Die denotative Bedeutung ist eindeutig. (The denotative meaning is clear.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'denotativ' and 'konnotativ'?
'Denotativ' is the literal, dictionary definition, while 'konnotativ' refers to the emotional associations of a word.