connotative

con·no·ta·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon-uh-tey-tiv, kuh-noh-tuh-]
- /ˈkɒn əˌteɪ tɪv, kəˈnoʊ tə-/
- /ˈkɒno.te.təv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon-uh-tey-tiv, kuh-noh-tuh-]
- /ˈkɒn əˌteɪ tɪv, kəˈnoʊ tə-/

Definitions of connotative word

adjective connotative (of a word or expression) signifying or suggestive of an associative or secondary meaning in addition to the primary meaning: A connotative word such as “steely” would never be used when referring to a woman. 1
noun connotative That implies or suggests something else. 1

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Parts of speech for Connotative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Connotative

connotative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for connotative

adj connotative

meaning — what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word.
referring — to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology.
suggesting — to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
implying — to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated: His words implied a lack of faith.

All 4 Synonyms of connotative

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