denominate
[ dih-nom-uh-neyt ]
/ dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪt /
verb (used with object), de·nom·i·nat·ed, de·nom·i·nat·ing.
to give a name to; denote; designate.
Nearby words
dennis, dennis, john, denny, denom., denominal, denominate, denominate number, denomination, denominational, denominationalism, denominative
Origin of denominate
Related formsun·de·nom·i·nat·ed, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for denominate
denominate
verb (dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt)
(tr) to give a specific name to; designate
adjective (dɪˈnɒmɪnɪt, -ˌneɪt)
maths (of a number) representing a multiple of a unit of measurement4 is the denominate number in 4 miles
Derived Formsdenominable, adjective
Word Origin for denominate
C16: from de- + Latin nōmināre to call by name; see nominate
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Word Origin and History for denominate
denominate
1550s, from Latin denominatus, past participle of denominare "to name" (see denomination). Related: Denominated; denominating.
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