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denotive

[dih-noh-tiv]

adjective

  1. used or serving to denote; denotative.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of denotive1

First recorded in 1820–30; denote + -ive
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Example Sentences

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A strictly denotive name expresses no one quality or character, but embraces all qualities and characters.

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It is believed that a name should be simply a denotive word, and that no advantage can accrue from a descriptive or connotive title.

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These examples illustrate the general characteristics of Indian nouns; they are excessively connotive; a simply denotive name is rarely found.

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