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Appellative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈpɛlətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Appellative is an adjective meaning (grammar) Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun.

Meaning

(grammar) Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun.

More Meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to ascribing names.
  2. A common noun.
  3. An epithet.

Example Sentences

as these things of nature, or natures of things, were sometimes deified by the Pagans plainly and nakedly in their own appellative names

Word Forms

Synonyms for appellative

Depending on context, synonyms include appellation, designation, denomination, denotative, naming.

appellationdesignationdenominationdenotativenaming

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include naming, denotative, appellation, designation, denomination, appellational.

namingdenotativeappellationdesignationdenominationappellationalapplicationalcommonappellantnominativaladjectivalnominalappurtenantappositiveaptonymousappleynounaladjectiveadnominal

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