CONNOTATION
/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/
11 letters · 4 syllables · noun
Definition of CONNOTATION
A meaning of a word or phrase that is suggested or implied, as opposed to a denotation, or literal meaning. A characteristic of words or phrases, or of the contexts that words and phrases are used in.
The attribute or aggregate of attributes connoted by a term, contrasted with denotation.
"The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus)."
Examples of CONNOTATION in a Sentence
- "The two expressions "the morning star" and "the evening star" have different connotations but the same denotation (i.e. the planet Venus)."
Word Details
Is CONNOTATION a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CONNOTATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: CONNOTATION uses 11 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for CONNOTATION
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | o | n | n | o | t | a | t | i | o | n | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONNOTATION
100 words from the letters in CONNOTATION
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How to Use CONNOTATION in Word Games
CONNOTATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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