What Is the Denotation of a Word

question 145

Multiple Choice

What is the denotation of a word

• A) a complex interaction between the word's phonology and syntax 
• B) its dictionary definition 
• C) its emotional overtones and secondary implications 
• D) the separate sounds that make up the word

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Definitions:

High-Fowler's Position

A sitting position with the back at a 60-90 degree angle, used to facilitate breathing and for various medical purposes.

Low-Fowler's Position

A semi-upright sitting position where the head and torso are elevated at a lower angle (15 to 30 degrees), often used to promote comfort and respiratory function in patients.

Quad-cane

A type of walking aid with four small feet that provides greater stability than a standard single-point cane.

Ambulation

The act of walking or moving from one place to another, often used in medical contexts to describe a patient’s ability to move independently.