denotation

(noun)

The literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase.

Related Terms

  • Syntax
  • Tone
  • Credibility
  • connotatio
  • Diction
  • credibility
  • diction
  • tone
  • syntax
  • connotation

Examples of denotation in the following topics:

  • The Importance of Wording

    • Knowing the difference between the denotation, or literal meaning of words, and connotation, or the wide range of thoughts and impressions made by words or phrases, will improve academic writing.
    • The denotation of home is a location where a person or group resides.
  • APA: In-Text Citations and Parentheticals

    • If multiple publications by the same author (or group of authors) were published in the same year, there is a special rule for denoting this.
  • Chicago/Turabian (NB): The Bibliography Section

    • If you are referencing multiple publications by (or group of authors) that were published in the same year, there is a special rule for denoting this.
  • Chicago/Turabian (Author–Date): The References Section

    • If you are referencing multiple publications by (or group of authors) that were published in the same year, there is a special rule for denoting this.
  • Quotation Marks

    • Single or double quotation marks denote either speech or a quotation.
  • MLA: The Works Cited Section

    • If you are referencing multiple publications by the same author (or group of authors), there is a special rule for denoting this.
  • APA: The References Section

    • If you are referencing multiple publications by the same author (or group of authors) that were published in the same year, there is a special rule for denoting this.
Subjects
  • Accounting
  • Algebra
  • Art History
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Calculus
  • Chemistry
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Microbiology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World History
  • Writing

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