A conotação
Example: A conotação negativa do termo influenciou a opinião pública.
Definition
"A conotação" refers to the set of implied or associated meanings and emotions that a word or expression carries beyond its literal definition, often influencing how it is perceived, as in the negative connotation of a term affecting public opinion.
Etymology
The term "a conotação" comes from the Latin root "connotare," meaning 'to mark along with' or 'to signify in addition.' It evolved in Portuguese to describe the additional meanings or feelings that accompany a word's primary definition. Did you know that connotation often contrasts with denotation, which is the literal meaning?
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