Word Semantics

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Word Semantics

Connotation

aspects of meaning

which do not affect a word's

denotation

reference

sense

Denotation

entire class of objects

linguistic expression (word)

object or thing

real world

Sense

general meaning

concept underlying the word

mental image

mental representation

concept

Reference

the speaker act

showing the intention

what the speaker gives