What is the denotative meaning of a word?
1. The meaning of the word, regardless of language.
2. The way a word is generally used by people who share a common language.
3. The definition of the word as listed in a commonly referenced dictionary.
4. The meaning of the word as derived from one's personal experience.
Correct Answer: 2
The denotative meaning is the way in which the word is generally used by people who share a common language. The meaning may or may not match a dictionary definition. The meaning of a word as derived from one's personal experience is the connotative meaning.
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