Definitions
- Referring to a sign or signal that suggests or implies something. - Describing a gesture or action that conveys a message or meaning. - Talking about a symbol or mark that represents or points to something else.
- Referring to a word or phrase that signifies or represents a particular thing or concept. - Describing a symbol or mark that stands for or represents something else. - Talking about a label or name that identifies or designates a specific object or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve representing or conveying meaning.
- 2Both can be used to describe symbols or marks that stand for something else.
- 3Both are often used in written or formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Indicated is more commonly used in spoken language, while denoted is more common in written or formal contexts.
- 2Meaning: Indicated suggests or implies something, while denoted explicitly represents or stands for something.
- 3Connotation: Indicated can have a neutral or negative connotation, while denoted is typically neutral or positive.
- 4Emphasis: Indicated emphasizes the suggestion or implication of something, while denoted emphasizes the representation or designation of something.
Remember this!
Indicated and denoted are synonyms that both involve representing or conveying meaning. However, indicated suggests or implies something, while denoted explicitly represents or stands for something. Indicated is more commonly used in spoken language and can have a neutral or negative connotation, while denoted is more common in written or formal contexts and is typically neutral or positive.
