De connotatie
Example: De connotatie van woorden kan de betekenis sterk beïnvloeden.
Definition
"De connotatie" refers to the range of additional meanings, feelings, or ideas that a word or phrase commonly suggests beyond its primary, literal meaning. It influences how language is perceived and can strongly affect the interpretation of words in context.
Etymology
The word "de connotatie" originates from the Latin verb 'connotare', meaning 'to mark along with' or 'to signify in addition'. It entered Dutch via French 'connotation', reflecting the idea of carrying extra meaning together with the main one. Did you know? The concept of connotation highlights how language carries emotional and cultural layers beyond dictionary definitions.
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"De connotatie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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