Denotation
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Entry:denotation
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Part of Speech:noun
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Definition:1. the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression 2. the class of objects that an expression refers to
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Synonyms:denotation, extension, reference.
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Sample Sentences:the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos.
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Hypernym:meaning, substance.
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Derivationally related form:extensional, denote, refer, referent, bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, relate, touch, touch on, denote, refer.