Connotation

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The term connotate ( Latin connotare , with to denote) (opposite term: denotation ) designates like the meaning-like expression connotation (opposite term: denotation ) on the one hand (mostly in logic) the conceptual content designated by the speaker / word and on the other (mostly in linguistics ) the connotative secondary meaning of a linguistic expression.

The more precise definition of the term connotate in the sense of secondary meaning is diffuse. The connotation is supposed to be part of the “word content”, but is not regarded as purely conceptual content. In any case, the "emotional and associative secondary meanings" are meant.

The connotation can be stereotypical or highly individual ( idiosyncratic ) and depend on the chance biography and world of experience.

Examples

  • The expression sun is connected as a connotation with the idea of ​​“vacation”.
  • The expression cancer with suddenly occurring , painful , life-threatening , uncle who died of cancer .

See also

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Duden, German Universal Dictionary , ISBN 3-411-05505-7 , 5th edition (2003) / Konnotat
  2. ↑ Ulrich: Linguistische Grundbegriffe , 5th ed. (2002) / Konnotat
  3. ↑ Ulrich: Linguistische Grundbegriffe , 5th ed. (2002) / Konnotat
  4. ↑ Gadler: Practical Linguistics , 3rd ed. (1998), p. 147
  5. ↑ Gadler: Practical Linguistics , 3rd edition (1998), p. 148