denotatively
Examples
“We use⟳ words either denotatively or connotatively; denotatively when a word is used as a mere mark⟳ or sign⟳ to point⟳ out which thing of all possible things we mean⟳ to speak⟳ of, and connotatively when it is used to point⟳ out a supposed characteristic of the thing denoted.”
“"Risks," in other words, may appear⟳ ominous and act as a barrier to thought about the message. In sum, to invoke more conscious thought about a verbal message, message designers should select⟳ more denotatively specific language.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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