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DENOMINATIVES
Noun
denominatives
plural of denominative
Source: Wiktionary
DENOMINATIVE
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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