Denotation and Reference

Denotation

Denotation noun - The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to.
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Synonyms for Denotation

Reference is a synonym for denotation. In some cases you can use "Reference" instead a noun "Denotation".

Reference

Reference noun - The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to.
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Synonyms for Reference

Denotation is a synonym for reference. You can use "Denotation" instead a noun "Reference".

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Reference and Denotation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/denotation/reference
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