DENOMINATIVE

Etymology

Adjective

denominative (not comparable)

Being a name.

Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable.

(grammar) Deriving from a noun, or from an adjective, such as the verb destruct from the noun destruction.

Synonyms

• (grammar): denominal

Noun

denominative (plural denominatives)

A word, often a verb, that is derived from a noun or adjective.

Synonyms

• denominal

Source: Wiktionary

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De*nom`i*na"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dénominatif.]

1. Conferring a denomination or name.

2. (Logic)

Definition: Connotative; as, a denominative name.

3. Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable. The least denominative part of time is a minute. Cocker.

4. (Gram.)

Definition: Derived from a substantive or an adjective; as, a denominative verb.

De*nom`i*na"tive, n.

Definition: A denominative name or term; denominative verb. Jer. Taylor. Harkness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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