noun
Linguistic term for the implied or associated meaning of a word beyond its literal definition. Used in academic or analytical contexts.
「安い」には「質が悪い」というコノテーションが含まれることがある。
The word 'cheap' can carry the connotation of 'poor quality'.
Denotation refers to the literal, dictionary definition of a word, while connotation refers to the associated or implied meaning.
Borrowed from English 'connotation'.