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The is the main idea, image, or feeling associated with a word that is different from its actual meaning

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The main idea, feeling or image that is culturally or emotionally associated with a word, which differs from the actual meaning of the word is called CONNOTATION. The literal and explicit meaning of such words is, on the other hand, known as DENOTATION.

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