Denote Meaning in English
word
dɪˈnoʊt
di-NOHT
dɪnˈəʊt
di-NOHT
Definition
To be a sign of, to mean, or to indicate something clearly, especially in a formal or academic context.
Usage & Nuances
Formal/academic word, often used in definitions, logic, mathematics, and linguistics. Not common in casual speech. Don't confuse with 'connote,' which implies an additional meaning or feeling.
Spanish: denotar - significar (literal)Portuguese (BR): denotar - significar (literal)Portuguese (PT): denotar - significar (literal)Chinese (Simplified): 表示 - 意指Chinese (Traditional): 表示 - 意指Hindi: सूचित करना - दर्शानाArabic: يدل على - يعنيBengali: দ্ব্যর্থহীনভাবে বোঝানো - নির্দেশ করাRussian: обозначать - означатьJapanese: 示す - 意味するVietnamese: biểu thị - chỉ raKorean: 나타내다 - 의미하다Turkish: belirtmek - göstermekUrdu: ظاہر کرنا - نشان دہی کرناIndonesian: menandakan - menunjukkan
Example Sentences
The word 'dog' denotes a type of animal.
basic
A red light usually denotes danger.
basic
In this chart, the blue color denotes water areas.
basic
An asterisk denotes a footnote at the bottom of the page.
natural
In math, 'x' often denotes an unknown value.
natural
The term 'GDP' denotes the total value of goods and services produced in a country.
natural