denominate
[ dih-nom-uh-neyt ]
/ dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪt /
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verb (used with object), de·nom·i·nat·ed, de·nom·i·nat·ing.
to give a name to; denote; designate.
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Origin of denominate
OTHER WORDS FROM denominate
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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 forms of denominate
denominable, adjectiveWord Origin for denominate
C16: from de- + Latin nōmināre to call by name; see nominate
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