konotuje

Konotuje is a Czech verb meaning to connote or to imply something in addition to the explicit meaning of a word or expression. It describes the associations and emotional overtones that a term can carry for speakers, listeners, or readers beyond its dictionary definition.

In linguistic and stylistic usage, the related noun konotace denotes these implied meanings, while denotace refers to the direct, explicit reference of a term. The concept is part of semantics and pragmatics, where attention is paid to how words evoke attitudes, values, or cultural associations as well as factual content.

The verb konotovat is formed in Czech from the noun konotace, and it follows the standard -ovat verb pattern. It is generally used in analysis, criticism, and informative writing to indicate that a term or phrase brings with it particular overtones that influence interpretation.

Examples of use include discussing how certain words carry political, social, or emotional overtones: Slovo otrok konotuje historické utrpení, zatímco jiné termíny mohou vyvolávat různá spojení u různých čtenářů. Connotations can vary by culture, context, and time, and awareness of konotace is important in careful communication.

See also: denotace, konotace, semantics.