CONNOTE Meaning and
Definition
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The verb "connote" refers to the act of suggesting or implying a specific meaning or association in addition to the explicit or primary one. It is commonly used to describe the underlying or secondary connotations that a word, phrase, or symbol carries in addition to its literal meaning. When something is said to connote something else, it means that it is indirectly expressing or hinting at certain qualities, emotions, or ideas related to the primary meaning.
Connotation goes beyond the objective or denotative definition of a term, tapping into the realm of subjective interpretations and cultural contexts. It involves the emotional, cultural, or social undertones that a word embodies, often influencing the way it is perceived or understood by individuals or groups. These connotations can be positive, negative, or neutral, and they can vary across different contexts and cultures.
For instance, the word "home" may connote a sense of safety, comfort, and belonging for many people, while "confinement" may connote a negative or restrictive atmosphere. Similarly, colors like red can connote passion or danger, while blue may connote tranquility or sadness.
In summary, "connote" refers to the process of suggesting or evoking additional meanings or associations beyond the literal definition of a word or symbol. It encompasses the subjective, emotional, and cultural undertones that shape the interpretative landscape of language.
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To imply; to include; to betoken.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of CONNOTE
The word "connote" can be traced back to the Latin word "connotare", which is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "notare" (meaning "to mark" or "to note"). It was first used in English in the 1660s, derived from the French word "connoter" which had a similar meaning. The term refers to the act of implying or suggesting something in addition to the literal or primary meaning of a word or expression.
Similar spelling words for CONNOTE
- Quandy,
- inter-county,
- kannada,
- Kenwood,
- quint,
- Canda,
- kent-his,
- keened,
- comte,
- kinda,
- Kenyatta,
- WGNT,
- gand,
- CNDO/S,
- county-based,
- Gwennetta,
- CONAD,
- un-kind,
- Kind-spoken,
- Cunette,
- cant,
- Conite,
- gannet,
- Kennady,
- AECL-CANDU,
- Queenhood,
- Conned,
- Cannot,
- machine-gunned,
- 10-count,
- Gondi,
- CUENOT,
- gonad,
- khanty-mansi,
- Quanta,
- Quinate,
- rock-candy,
- Kennedie,
- Cnidae,
- TRANS-CONT,
- cowhand,
- Cand,
- kaunda,
- Coendou,
- CUGNID,
- Cnida,
- coontie,
- Quant,
- conto,
- GWENET,
- CNTA,
- comate,
- Gwiniad,
- Can't,
- LCI-CNDO,
- re-gained,
- Conetta,
- counter,
- CWND,
- Canaday,
- CONDY,
- COMMUTER-CANADA,
- candy-scented,
- CNDO/F,
- CNAHT,
- Kennett,
- CONTD,
- Kentt,
- QUANTT,
- Kinta,
- conate,
- CONT,
- cnut,
- Kinit,
- Quinto,
- Queened,
- can't-miss,
- gaunt,
- Kendia,
- KINTE,
- kente,
- GONT,
- kannada-speaking,
- Kennette,
- Gwenita,
- Conida,
- CONAT,
- kandu,
- D-QUANT,
- Gunde,
- a-kind,
- city/county,
- Kindi,
- KIIND,
- no-count,
- first-of-its-kind,
- SKYCRAFT-CANADA,
- Kennt,
- KINET,
- CONDE,
- conneaut,
- CONITTA,
- kainite,
- ConEd,
- kandy,
- gunto,
- cuneate,
- Cognati,
- JTF-CND,
- re-conned,
- Queint,
- Canady,
- Conteh,
- CANDU-BLW,
- county-level,
- CNDO/BW,
- Quinnat,
- Kaandi,
- candy-cane,
- Kento,
- cjnt-dt,
- goonda,
- Gyanda,
- canid,
- Caned,
- SURVEY-CANADA,
- CNDD,
- Khanate,
- canada,
- gound,
- CCNET,
- Candie,
- C3NET,
- CNT,
- CNDO/SWW,
- conti,
- Candy-tuft,
- WGNTE,
- kent-hi,
- gandy,
- Kainit,
- Kenadee,
- Kanta,
- ganoid,
- Kainate,
- CANTI,
- canned-laughter,
- ganoidei,
- Gunda,
- KINT,
- Khond,
- cunt,
- county-owned,
- CONAIR-CANADA,
- KOANDA,
- county-by-county,
- candy-coating,
- candy-striped,
- out-gunned,
- candy,
- kent,
- canidae,
- CONIT,
- county-agent,
- CU2NITE,
- kendo,
- CNDO/FK,
- QND,
- conoid,
- Ganit,
- CANDU-BLWR,
- CANDU,
- UK/CONT,
- GANDA,
- in-kind,
- CNTY,
- commute,
- Coined,
- Kind-heartedness,
- Kaneeta,
- KONT,
- Gwenda,
- CANAD,
- Kynda,
- Gunadhya,
- CANDU-PHWR,
- Kineta,
- kennedia,
- CONDU,
- QUANTY,
- CND,
- one-of-a-kind,
- gunite,
- Kind-hearted,
- cognate,
- Candia,
- S/CONT,
- Khandi,
- Quinta,
- Kenyada,
- GHNET,
- CANDU-BHWR,
- cando,
- CONHD,
- county-wide,
- WKEND,
- home-canned,
- CCND3,
- condo,
- Kand,
- Gwenette,
- Quent,
- CNDO/IP,
- quanti-pirquet,
- Connate-perfoliate,
- qanat,
- Cund,
- gowned,
- keynote-address,
- Count-wheel,
- chianti,
- cotton-candy,
- candy-coat,
- candy-like,
- CNWDI,
- cornet,
- Gundi,
- Gwinnett,
- KINDW,
- count,
- seven-county,
- canta,
- CNATTU,
- candy-coated,
- connate,
- CANDU-PHW,
- five-county,
- Kinetta,
- 14-count,
- CNET,
- KWND,
- county-seat,
- Kenned,
- cahnite,
- goundou,
- canned,
- Kandee,
- Ginnet,
- Kanti,
- gond,
- Coendoo,
- GINTA,
- candy-colored,
- Gwynedd,
- Gwynda,
- quoined,
- WCND,
- CANEDO,
- candy-store,
- kindy,
- HQNTE,
- conidia,
- Ginnette,
- WGUNT,
- Gwenetta,
- Ginned,
- GANT,
- Gonidia,
- CNT1,
- canute,
- Ginette,
- connett,
- Kandie,
- counter-,
- candy-coats,
- Quannet,
- three-county,
- nine-county,
- conaty,
- Gantt,
- khanty,
- CONDI,
- Kendi,
- quaint,
- canty,
- gandhi,
- CNATT,
- county,
- Kandi,
- CCND2,
- head-count,
- gunned,
- Kenda,
- Canoed,
- Kinate,
- kind,
- condie,
- Cond,
- gounod,
- six-county,
- Kenedi,
- CANDU-BHW,
- Kondo,
- Candee,
- Kyannite,
- Kennedey,
- ghent,
- Canetti,
- four-county,
- QNTI,
- CCND1,
- kant,
- Ginetta,
- re-count,
- kennedy,
- candy-apple,
- NRTS/COND,
- Gahnite,
- konyaite,
- Konite,
- kennywood,
- Rug-gowned,
- Kennet,
- kenyata,
- khnate,
- Gained,
- Candi,
- canto,
- KHND,
- Gannett,
- Conte,
- C2GNT,
- Kenyetta,
- blood-count,
- kyanite,
- kennedya,
- keynote,
- CNA/CND.
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