denotive

de·no·tive

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-noh-tiv]
- /dɪˈnoʊ tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-noh-tiv]
- /dɪˈnoʊ tɪv/

Definitions of denotive word

adjective denotive used or serving to denote; denotative. 1
noun denotive Serving to denote something. 1

See all 2 definitions of denotive

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Origin of denotive

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

First recorded in 1820-30; denote + -ive

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Parts of speech for Denotive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Denotive

denotive popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for denotive

adj denotive

denotative — able to denote; designative
designatory — to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
indicative — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
indicate — to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
referring — to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology.

adjective denotive

designative — to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.

All 9 Synonyms of denotive