denotatively
denotatively adverb: in a way that denotes.
Adverb
denotatively (comparative more denotatively, superlative most denotatively)
- In a way that denotes.
- We use words either denotatively or connotatively; denotatively when a word is used as a mere mark or sign to point out which thing of all possible things we mean to speak of, and connotatively when it is used to point out a supposed characteristic of the thing denoted.1878, Shadworth Hollway Hodgson, The philosophy of reflection, volume 1, page 9
- "Risks," in other words, may appear ominous and act as a barrier to thought about the message. In sum, to invoke more conscious thought about a verbal message, message designers should select more denotatively specific language.1995, Designing Health Messages: Approaches from Communication Theory, →ISBN, page 18
- Antonyms:
- connotatively
Antonyms of denotatively
Forms of denotatively
| comparative | more denotatively |
|---|---|
| superlative | most denotatively |
Origin of denotatively
From denotative + -ly.
Questions about denotatively
- What does denotatively mean?
- Denotatively means in a way that denotes.
- What part of speech is denotatively?
- Denotatively is an adverb.
Words near denotatively in the dictionary
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