Definition Synonyms
Definition of appellative - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
descriptive nameTECH. name or title that describes someone's characteristicsTECH.
- He earned the appellative 'Speedy' due to his quick reflexes.
2.
common nounTECH. general name for a class of thingsTECH.
- The word 'city' is an appellative.
Adjective
1.
namingTECH. pertaining to the act of namingTECH.
- The appellative function of language is crucial in communication.
2.
linguisticsTECH. related to common nouns in grammarTECH.
- The word 'city' is an appellative term.
Origin of appellative
Latin, appellativus (pertaining to a name)
Examples of appellative in a sentence
The appellative 'Brave' suited him well. In linguistics, an appellative is a common noun. The term 'vehicle' serves as an appellative in this context. Appellative terms help in categorizing objects. The appellative nature of the word was evident. In grammar, 'animal' is an appellative noun.
'Tree' serves as an appellative in this context.
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- French:appellatif, nommant, ...
- German:Beiname, appellativ, ...
- Italian:soprannome, denominativo, ...
- Spanish:apodo, apelativo, ...
- Portuguese:apelativo, denominativo, ...
- Chinese:称号, 命名的, ...
- Japanese:形容名, 命名の, ...
- Arabic:لَقَب, تَسْمِيَوي, ...
- Hebrew:כִּנּוּי, שֵׁמוֹתִי, ...
- Russian:прозвище, именной, ...
- Ukrainian:назва, апелятивний, ...
- Hindi:वर्णनात्मक नाम, नामकरण, ...
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