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Learn to pronounce ap·pel·la·tive

/əˈpelədiv/
adjective
relating to or denoting the giving of a name.

noun
a common noun, such as “doctor,” “mother,” or “sir,” used as a vocative.

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Apr 8, 2024 · adjective. ap·​pel·​la·​tive ə-ˈpe-lə-tiv. Synonyms of appellative. 1. : of or relating to a common noun.
adjective · designative; descriptive. · tending toward or serving for the assigning of names: · pertaining to a common noun.
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.
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appellative in American English · 1. having to do with the giving of names; naming · 2. relating to a common noun. an earlier usage. noun · 3. a name or title.
Appellative definition: Of or relating to the assignment of names.
​a common noun that is used to address a person or thing, for example 'mother' or 'doctor'
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Synonyms for APPELLATIVE: moniker, name, title, nomenclature, appellation, epithet, designation, nickname, surname, cognomen.
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Noun, 1. appellative - identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.
Adjective. appellative (not comparable) (grammar) Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun. Of or pertaining to ascribing names. The template  ...
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Definition of appellative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...
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