Definitions

denotative

[dee-noh-tey-tiv, dih-noh-tuh-tiv] / ˈdi noʊˌteɪ tɪv, dɪˈnoʊ tə tɪv /

ADJECTIVE

designative

Synonyms

STRONG

denotive

WEAK

denoting designatory expressed implying indicative indicatory referring signifying

Example Sentences

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Known as the Class-Inclusion, Class-Reference, or Denotative view.

From Logic, Inductive and Deductive by Minto, William

Vocabulary lists containing denotative

Reading: Literature - High School

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Lesson 7

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Part 3 Literary Terms (Unit 3)

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