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denotive
[ dih-noh-tiv ]
/ dɪˈnoʊ tɪv /
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adjective
used or serving to denote; denotative.
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Words nearby denotive
denominative, denominator, denotation, denotative, denote, denotive, denouement, denounce, de novo, Denpasar, dens
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How to use denotive in a sentence
A strictly denotive name expresses no one quality or character, but embraces all qualities and characters.
On the Evolution of Language|John Wesley PowellFritz noticed what effect his thoughtless shot had had, and gave vent to a low, peculiar whistle, denotive of surprise.
Fritz to the Front|Edward L. Wheeler