connotation
UK/.kɒnәu'teiʃәn/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
An idea or feeling a word invokes beyond its literal meaning.
（字面之外的）隐含意义，内涵，联想义。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (along with) + not (mark) + -ation = the marks a word carries 'along with' its literal sense. A connotation is the extra meaning attached to a word — the feelings and associations that travel with it beyond the dictionary definition.
Root not still carries 19 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.negative connotation负面含义
- 2.positive connotation正面含义
- 3.carry connotations带有言外之意
- 4.have connotations of含有……的意味
Example Sentences
- 1.
The word 'cheap' often has a negative connotation.
- 2.
'Slim' and 'skinny' share a meaning but differ in connotation.
- 3.
Choose your words carefully — they carry connotations.