Denote
/dɪˈnoʊt/noun
To be a sign of; to indicate or refer to something.
Did you know?The prefix 'de-' suggests a removal or separation, hinting at how denoting something creates a distinction that can be powerful in communication and symbolism.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
denotare
“To mark out or indicate, derived from 'de-' meaning 'from' and 'notare' meaning 'to mark'.”
Old French
Old French
denoter
“To indicate or show, as derived from the Latin term.”
Middle English
Middle English
denoten
“To signify or indicate something clearly.”
Modern English
English
denote
“To indicate or refer to a meaning or concept.”