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Denote vs Denotatum - What's the difference?

denote | denotatum |

As a verb denote

is to indicate; to mark.

As a noun denotatum is

something that is denoted; a referent.

denote

English

Verb

(denot)
  • To indicate; to mark.
    • The yellow blazes denote the trail.
  • To make overt.
    • The tears denoted her true feelings.
  • To refer to literally; to convey meaning.
    • "Pre-" denotes "before."

    Derived terms

    * denotation * denotative ----

    denotatum

    English

    Noun

    (denotata)
  • (linguistics, philosophy) Something that is denoted; a referent.