Question

the meaning associated with a word is called its
options: denotation, definition, connotation

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the options:

• Denotation is the literal or dictionary meaning of a word.
• Definition is a statement of the meaning of a word, not the associated meaning.
• Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations (the meaning associated) with a word.

Answer:

connotation