a. 1. Implying something additional; illative. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Log.) Implying an attribute. See Connote. [ 1913 Webster ]
Connotative term, one which denotes a subject and implies an attribute. J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a connotative manner; expressing connotation. [ 1913 Webster ]