denotatum

/ˌdɛnəˈtɑːtəm/; /ˌdɛnəˈteɪtəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A thing or concept that is designated or indicated by a term or expression.

“The denotatum of the word ‘tree’ is a living organism with a trunk, branches, and roots.”

Synonyms

  • denotation
  • reference
  • signification

Antonyms

  • connotation
  • implication