"Denote" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To indicate or signify the presence or existence of something, often by writing or printing a symbol, letter, or abbreviation; to represent or indicate something by a specific term or phrase.
Denotative refers to the literal or dictionary meaning of a word. It is the primary or obvious sense of a word, without considering any emotional, connotative, or figurative associations. For example, the denotative meaning of the word "dog" is a type of mammal that is often kept as a pet, whereas its connotative meaning might evoke feelings of loyalty or companionship.