- denoting; indicative
- of denotation
adjective
The definition of denotative is showing or indicating.
An example of denotative used as an adjective is in the sentence, "His tapping foot was denotative of his impatience," which means his foot tapping showed that he was impatient.
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denotative
adjective
- Denoting or naming; designative.
- Specific or direct: denotative and connotative meanings.
Related Forms:
- de·no′ta·tive·ly
adverb
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Adjective
(comparative more denotative, superlative most denotative)
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Sentence Examples
- Herodotus, like Homer, has a denotative as well as a connotative use.