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Definition connotation in American English

connotation noun

[countable] noun
/ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
1

an additional idea or emotion that a word suggests to you, in addition to its literal or main meaning

Example

The term 'cult' has heavily negative connotations.

Example

Your message could misfire if it carries a damaging environmental connotation.

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Definition connotation in American English