nondenotative
Adjective as in strong fondness
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Example:His words were a metaphor for resilience, subtly reminding us of the strength within us all.
Definition:A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Example:Instead of saying 'die,' the doctor used a nondenotative term like 'pass away' to soften the impact for the family.
Definition:A mild or less direct word or phrase is used to avoid offending or to make something unpleasant more palatable.
Example:In her novel, animals were used as symbols, her choices of which were nondenotative and required careful interpretation.
Definition:The practice of representing things by symbols or of investing things with a symbolic meaning or character.
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