The implied or suggested meaning of a word or phrase, beyond its literal definition. These are the emotional or cultural associations that words carry.
From Latin 'connotare' meaning 'to mark along with' or 'to note in addition,' composed of 'con-' (with) + 'notare' (to mark). The term emphasizes additional meanings that accompany the basic definition.
Connotations are like a word's emotional baggage! The words 'house' and 'home' denote the same thing, but 'home' carries connotations of warmth and belonging that 'house' lacks - showing how meaning travels with feeling.
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