| 释义 |
de·no·ta·tion
\ˌdēnōˈtāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin denotation-, denotatio, from denotatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
a. : the act or process of signifying
< the denotation of plural forms by adding -s >
b. : demarcation and explanation
< the denotation of the methods used >
2. : meaning
< the denotation of an expression >
especially : direct specific meaning as distinct from additional suggestion — compare connotation 1
3.
a. : a term specifying or denoting a thing : name
< mind is the denotation for a faculty, brain for an organ >
b. : sign, indication
< visible denotations of divine wrath >
4. : the totality of things to which a term in logic is applicable — called also extension; contrasted with connotation |