denote
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denote (dɪˈnəʊt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to be a sign, symbol, or symptom of; indicate or designate |
| 2. | (of words, phrases, expressions, etc) to have as a literal or obvious meaning |
| [C16: from Latin dēnotāre to mark, from notāre to mark, | |
| de'notable | |
| —adj | |
| de'notement | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
denote
1590s, from M.Fr. denoter, from L. denotare "denote, mark out," from de- "completely" + notare "to mark."
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Example sentences
The internet needs a way to denote irony in written form.
Like-colored bars denote closely related species.
The first type, intended for families, is an upscale trailer park fitted with period facades that denote social stability.
Belief in something does not automatically denote a lack of intelligence.
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