denotation
US /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌdiː.nəʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
名詞
外延意義, 字面意義
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests
範例:
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The word 'home' has a denotation of a place where one lives.
「家」這個詞的外延意義是人們居住的地方。
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Unlike its connotation, the denotation of 'snake' is simply a legless reptile.
與它的內涵不同，「蛇」的外延意義僅僅是一種無腿爬行動物。