Connotation and Definition

Connotation

Connotation noun - An idea that is implied or suggested.

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Definition and connotation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Definition" instead a noun "Connotation".

Nearby Words: connote, connoted, connoting, connotated

Definition noun - A vivid representation in words of someone or something.

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Connotation and definition are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Connotation" instead a noun "Definition".

usual	usual connotation	usual definition
common	common connotation	common definition
specific	specific connotation	specific definition
certain	certain connotation	certain definition
Other adjectives: original, little, bad, interesting, secret, new, possible, different, literal, modern.

Finally, they find a definition in a dictionary: "A spread for bread, not used anymore by progressive people for its connotation with capitalism."

Source: Lost Common Knowledge
Jesus had differing ideas about the definition of "meekness" then the modern connotation and, even in the Bible, has his moments of Kung-Fu Jesus.

Source: Nice Jewish Boy
Besides a word's definition, most words have a connotation that implies that its subject is either good or bad.

Source: Loaded Words

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Definition and Connotation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/connotation/definition

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