connotation
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a subdued emotional quality underlying an utterance; implicit meaningtype of:significationthe idea that is intended
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what you must know in order to determine the reference of an expressiontype of:significationthe message that is intended or expressed or signified
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an idea that is implied or suggestedtype of:significationthe idea that is intended
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