Meaning
connotation
- an implied or associated meaning of a word alongside its literal sense
- a distinguishing characteristic or quality
In a sentence
Nel linguaggio moderno questo termine ha assunto una connotazione chiaramente negativa.
In modern language, this term has taken on a clearly negative connotation.
Il dibattito ha assunto una forte connotazione politica.
The debate took on a strong political undertone.
Quali connotazioni culturali evoca questa particolare espressione?
What cultural connotations does this particular expression evoke?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| connotazione | feminine · singular |
| connotazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly paired with 'positiva' or 'negativa' in academic and formal discussions.