DENOMINATES

Verb

denominates

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of denominate

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Source: Wiktionary


DENOMINATE

De*nom"i*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Denominated; p. pr. & vb. n. Denominating.] Etym: [L. denominatus, p. p. of denominare to name; de- + nominare to call by name. See Nominate.]

Definition: To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate. Passions commonly denominating selfish. Hume.

De*nom"i*nate, a. Etym: [L. denominatus, p. p.]

Definition: Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number. See Compound number, under Compound.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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