NYT Dictionary

DENOTIVE

/ˈdɪnoʊtɪv/
AdjectiveDE-no-tivede-no-tive · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2025

Meaning

denotative

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From denote + -ive

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

denotative

Antonyms

connotative

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2022, 2025.

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