appellative (adj.)

  1. pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun

    appellative (n.)

  1. identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

    [ Syn: appellation , denomination , designation ]

    appellative (adj.)

  1. inclined to or serving for the giving of names; the appellative faculty of children; the appellative function of some primitive rites

    [ Syn: naming ]

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