Connotation refers to secondary, implied, or associative meanings and emotions that a word carries beyond its literal definition; the literal definition, in contrast, is called denotation. Connotation’s additional layers of meaning are shaped by cultural, personal, and contextual factors, making connotation a critical element in understanding the nuances, subtleties, and emotional impact of language.
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