denominate

[ dih-nom-uh-neyt ]

verb (used with object)

, de·nom·i·nat·ed, de·nom·i·nat·ing.

1. to give a name to; denote; designate.

denominate

verb

1. tr to give a specific name to; designate

adjective

1. maths (of a number) representing a multiple of a unit of measurement

   4 is the denominate number in 4 miles

Derived Forms

• deˈnominable, adjective

Other Words From

• unde·nomi·nated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of denominate¹

1545–55; < Latin dēnōminātus (past participle of dēnōmināre ), equivalent to dē- de- + nōminātus; nominate

Word History and Origins

Origin of denominate¹

C16: from de- + Latin nōmināre to call by name; see nominate

Example Sentences

There is amongst us a female character, not uncommon, which we denominate the outrageously virtuous.

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It is true that the specimen he rather proudly exhibits does not much differ from what we denominate nonsense verses.

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Moreover, there must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate Religion.

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Is fundator erat cuiusdam urbis a seipso denominate, que lingua Anglicana Warwic, id est curia Warmundi, nuncupatur.

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It was not unlike what housewives at home denominate 'collar,' he thought, cutting in compact slices of interwoven fat and lean.

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