Denotation

The logical, linguistic and semiotic term denotation is the common element in several significant pairings or distinctions, namely:

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• connotation and denotation in basic semantics and literary theory;
• as synonymous with reference in sense and reference in philosophy;
• in denotational semantics and operational semantics in computer science.
• denotation in semiotics.

In logic and semantics, denotational always attracts the extension meaning in the pair, but the other element genuinely varies. See intension for some more discussion.

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A denotation is the strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or colour.

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Extension: In metaphysics, extension is the property of taking up space; see Extension (metaphysics).In semantics (with applications to both philosophy and mathematics), extension is the set of things to which a property applies; see Extension (semantics).In general semantics, extension is a process that, as i...

Intension: Intension (or "connotation") refers to the meaning or characteristics encompassed by a given word, often expressed by a definition....