Denoting — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /di-ˈnōt/ de·note

Meaning & Definition of Denoting

Denoting (verb)

  1. to serve as an indication of, betoken
  2. to serve as an arbitrary mark for
  3. to make known, announce

Denoting (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. indicating something

    "an arrow is a common denoting symbol for direction"

    similar: denotative, indicative, reflective, significant, signifying, telltale
    related: alluding, allusive, referring, characteristic, symptomatic, demonstrative, exhibiting, expressive, symbolic, connoting, hinting, implying, insinuating, suggestive

Denoting (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind

    "a flashing red light that denotes danger"

    similar: expressing, importing, intending, meaning, signifying, spelling
    related: connoting, implying, suggesting, adding up (to), amounting (to), hinting, inferring, insinuating, intimating, embodying, epitomizing, personifying, representing, symboling, symbolizing, adverting, alluding (to), citing, instancing, mentioning, referring (to), specifying, touching (on or upon), designating, indicating, pointing (to), signaling, announcing, declaring, proclaiming, elucidating, explaining

  2. to serve as a sign or symptom of

    "the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood"

    similar: bespeaking, betokening, indicating, meaning, pointing (to), signifying, telling (of)
    related: boding, foreshowing, foretelling, presaging

Related Entry: Denote (verb)

Denote is a different word from Denoting. The synonyms below are for denote, not for denoting.

  1. to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind

    "a flashing red light that denotes danger"

    similar: express, import, intend, mean, signify, spell
    related: connote, imply, suggest, add up (to), amount (to), hint, infer, insinuate, intimate, embody, epitomize, personify, represent, symbol, symbolize, advert, allude (to), cite, instance, mention, refer (to), specify, touch (on or upon), designate, indicate, point (to), signal, announce, declare, proclaim, elucidate, explain

  2. to serve as a sign or symptom of

    "the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood"

    similar: bespeak, betoken, indicate, mean, point (to), signify, tell (of)
    related: bode, foreshow, foretell, presage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Denoting

The most common words with a similar meaning to Denoting:

denotative, indicative, reflective, significant, signifying, telltale, expressing, importing, intending, meaning, spelling, bespeaking, betokening, indicating, pointing (to), telling (of)

Related Words for Denoting

alluding, allusive, referring, characteristic, symptomatic, demonstrative, exhibiting, expressive, symbolic, connoting, hinting, implying, insinuating, suggestive, suggesting, adding up (to), amounting (to), inferring, intimating, embodying, epitomizing, personifying, representing, symboling, symbolizing, adverting, alluding (to), citing, instancing, mentioning

Word Forms of Denoting

Inflections: denoted, denotes

Derived words: denotement (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Denoting

Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- + notare to note

First known use: 1562

Frequently Asked Questions about Denoting

What does "Denoting" mean?

"Denoting" means to serve as an indication of, betoken. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to serve as an indication of, betoken. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Denoting"?

Other words for "Denoting" include denotative, indicative, reflective, significant, signifying, telltale, expressing and importing. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Denoting" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Denoting"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Denoting". Common alternatives include denotative, indicative, reflective, significant, signifying, telltale, expressing, importing, intending and meaning.

How do you use "Denoting" in a sentence?

Examples of "Denoting" in a sentence: "an arrow is a common denoting symbol for direction"; "a flashing red light that denotes danger"; "the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood".

Is "Denoting" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Denoting" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Denoting"?

"Denoting" is pronounced /di-ˈnōt/ and divided into syllables as de·note.

What is the origin of the word "Denoting"?

"Denoting" comes from Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- + notare to note. First known use: 1562.

What is another word for "Denoting" meaning "indicating something"?

When "Denoting" (adjective) means indicating something, synonyms include denotative, indicative, reflective, significant, signifying and telltale.