Denotive

/dɪˈnəʊtɪv/

/dɪˈnoʊtɪv/

Translation of "denotive" into Russian

Adjective

/dɪˈnəʊtɪv/

/dɪˈnoʊtɪv/

denotive

more denotive Comp.

most denotive Super.

The denotive meaning of the word is its literal definition.

Денотативное значение слова - это его буквальное определение.

Adjective

/dɪˈnəʊtɪv/

/dɪˈnoʊtɪv/

Serving to denote or indicate something; explicitly indicating or referring to something specific.

The denotive meaning of the word 'rose' is a type of flower, but it can also have connotative meanings such as love or beauty.

Characterized by or relating to the primary, literal meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol, as opposed to its connotative or implied meanings.

Legal prose prefers a denotive style to minimize ambiguity.