[ kə'nəʊt ]
■ verb (of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning.
↘imply as a consequence or condition.
Derivatives
connotative 'kɒnəteɪtɪv , kə'nəʊtətɪv adjective
Origin
C17: from med. L. connotare 'mark in addition', from con- 'together with' + notare 'to note'.