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Denominative definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DENOMINATIVE, a. That gives a name; that confers a distinct appellation.

Merriam Webster's

adjective Etymology: Latin de from + nomin-, nomen name Date: circa 1783 derived from a noun or adjective • denominative noun

Oxford Reference Dictionary

adj. serving as or giving a name. Etymology: LL denominativus (as DENOMINATION)

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Denominative De*nom`i*na"tive, a. [Cf. F. d['e]nominatif.] 1. Conferring a denomination or name. 2. (Logic) Connotative; as, a denominative name. 3. Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable. The least denominative part of time is a minute. --Cocker. 4. (Gram.) Derived from a substantive or an adjective; as, a denominative verb.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Denominative De*nom`i*na"tive, n. A denominative name or term; denominative verb. --Jer. Taylor. Harkness.