Question

The literal definition of a word is also called its

Answer 1

The answer to that is Denotation.

Answer 2

Answer:

The denotation is the type literal definition of the given word and any type of phrase that is explicit and has the direct meaning.

Explanation:

(From Google Dictionary)

de·no·ta·tion :

/ˌdēnōˈtāSHən/

noun

the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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