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Denotatum
Translation of "denotatum" into Russian
denotatum
Noun
UK
/ˌdiːnəʊˈtɑːtəm/
US
/ˌdiːnoʊˈteɪtəm/
denotatum
denotata pl
denotatums pl
The denotatum of the word 'dog' is the actual animal it refers to.
Денотат слова 'собака' - это фактическое животное, к которому оно относится.
Definitions
denotatum
Noun
UK
/ˌdiːnəʊˈtɑːtəm/
US
/ˌdiːnoʊˈteɪtəm/
The actual object, individual, or concept in the world (or a possible world) that a linguistic expression refers to; a referent.
In the sentence "The cat is on the mat," the denotatum of the word "cat" is the particular feline being talked about.
denotatum
Adjective
UK
/ˌdiːnəʊˈtɑːtəm/
US
/ˌdiːnoʊˈteɪtəm/
Relating to a denotatum; designating a referent (used attributively).
The denotatum approach focuses on the direct reference of terms.