denotation


 * __Denotation:__** The strict, literal, dictionary definition of a word, devoid of any emotion, attitude, or color. See **__Connotation.__

Example:** 1. Good noght, sweet prince, and flights of angels sing thee to thy //rest http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/connotation.html//

2. The denotation of this example is a red [|rose] with a green [|stem]. http://www.answers.com/denotation&r=67

3. The connotation is a **symbol** of love and affection, not in the way of a rose, but a symbol of true love. http://www.answers.com/denotation&r=67