Denotuje

Denotuje is a Polish word-form: the third-person singular present tense of the verb denotować, meaning to denote, signify, or designate. In linguistics, philosophy and formal logic, this verb is used to describe the relationship between a linguistic expression and its denotation—the set of entities or concept that the expression refers to. The activity of identifying what a term denotes is called denotacja, a noun closely related to the verb form denotuje.

Etymology and usage context

Denotować derives from Latin denotare, through historical development in Polish. In academic writing, especially in semantics and logic, denotuje is used to state that a given expression denotes a particular extension or reference. It is common to contrast denotation with other semantic notions such as sense (sens) or intension, depending on the theoretical framework. The choice of form reflects standard Polish grammar, where tense and subject agreement determine the correct verb form in a sentence.

Examples and interpretation

A typical usage might be: Wyrażenie „kot” denotuje zbiór wszystkich kotów. Here the expression denotes the set of all cats. Another example: W tym kontekście słowo „persona” denotuje określony typ bytów. Such statements describe the referential function of expressions rather than their stylistic or emotive qualities.

See also

Denotacja, Semantyka, Sens, Denotacja a sense.