Ref: K.4375. A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. Words that are synonyms are said to be synonymous, and the state of being a synonym is called synonymy.The word comes from Ancient Greek syn (ÏÏÎ½) (with) and onoma (á½Î½Î¿Î¼Î±) (name).ef: K.4375. A synonym is a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language. Words that are synonyms are said to be synonymous, and the state of being a synonym is called synonymy.
exists and is an alternate of . 'Dictate' comes from Latin dictare meaning 'keep on saying'. The Latin verb dictare is related to dicere 'to say, speak'. English 'dictate' is not directly related to any Greek word. 'Dictate' comes from Latin <i>dictare</i> meaning 'keep on saying'. The Latin verb <i>dictare</i> is related to <i>dicere</i> 'to say, speak'. English 'dictate' is not directly related to any Greek word.
Definition of Denotation. The denotation of a word is the actual definition of the word rather than the nuances of its meaning or the feelings it implies.The denotation of a word does not carry the associations, emotions, or attitudes that the word might have.The opposite concept is called connotation, which refers to those associations and nuances that a word carries.he denotation of a word does not carry the associations, emotions, or attitudes that the word might have. The opposite concept is called connotation, which refers to those associations and nuances that a word carries.