zdenotuje

Zdenotuje is a verb used in formal semantics and linguistics to describe the act of assigning a denotation to a linguistic expression. In languages that form denotational verbs by prefixing a base verb such as denotovat/denotować with z-, zdenotuje is the present tense, third-person singular form. In practice, it appears in academic prose to discuss how expressions are mapped to their referents or extensions within a theory of meaning.

Etymology and usage: The form zdenotuje derives from denotovat/denotować, meaning to denote, with the Slavic prefix z- adding aspectual or lexical nuance; the precise semantics of z- differ by language. It is mostly encountered in written discussions among logicians or linguists and is less common in everyday language. Some authors prefer denotuje or denotovat without prefix for simplicity.

Usage in sentences: In a semantics text, one might write: Expression E zdenotuje its extension in model M, meaning that E denotes its intended extension under M. The construction helps distinguish the act of denoting (the assignment) from the denotation itself. The related noun form is zdenotace, though many authors simply use denotace for denotation.

See also and notes: See also denotace, denotation, semantics, logic. Zdenotuje is a specialized term and is not universally standardized; its use varies by author and language.