denominative

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denominative - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Denominative \De*nom`i*na"tive\, a. [Cf. F. d['e]nominatif.]
     1. Conferring a denomination or name.
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     2. (Logic) Connotative; as, a denominative name.
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     3. Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct
        denomination or designation; denominable.
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              The least denominative part of time is a minute.
                                                    --Cocker.
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     4. (Gram.) Derived from a substantive or an adjective; as, a
        denominative verb.
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  Denominative \De*nom`i*na"tive\, n.
     A denominative name or term; denominative verb. --Jer.
     Taylor. Harkness.
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