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CONNOTATION

/ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/

11 letters · 4 syllables · noun

C 3/4
O 1/1
N 1/2
N 1/2
O 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
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I 1/1
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Definition of CONNOTATION

noun

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.

noun

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)."

Synonyms of CONNOTATION

Words with similar meaning

Antonyms of CONNOTATION

Words with opposite meaning

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

Letters
11
Syllables
4
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
17
points

Is CONNOTATION a Scrabble Word?

Yes, CONNOTATION is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 17 pts

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 connotation Total
Scrabble 31111111111 13
WWF 41221111112 17

Words You Can Make With the Letters in CONNOTATION

100 words from the letters in CONNOTATION

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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Frequently Asked Questions About CONNOTATION

What does CONNOTATION mean?
CONNOTATION is a noun. 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.
Is CONNOTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, CONNOTATION is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is CONNOTATION worth in Scrabble?
CONNOTATION is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 11-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from CONNOTATION?
You can make 100 words from the letters in CONNOTATION. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of CONNOTATION?
Synonyms of CONNOTATION include: intension. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.