If you want to discuss the meaning of a word, it helps to know the difference between denotation and connotation. These two terms are easy to confuse because they describe related concepts. Additionally, both denotation and connotation stem from the Latin word notÄre, meaning âto note.â. The denotation of a word or phrase is its explicit or direct meaning.
I am a retired professor of math and computer science having taught for 36 years at a state supported university in Virginia. Two years is the length of a term in the US House of Representatives. There are no restrictions on how many times a representative can be re-elected.
How long did john dingell serve the house of representatives in the 110th congress?   is the longest serving member of the 110th congress...served for 26 terms. A member of the US House of Representatives serve a 2 year term of office; however a Representative has no limit on the number of terms he or she can serve.