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What does denotation mean?

A) the sound of the word when you read it.
B) the tone of a word in writing.
C) the dictionary meaning of a word.
D) the set of ideas associated with the word.

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C is the correct answer, because denotation actually means. ''the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests."
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the right answer is D
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