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(ə pel′ə tiv)

adjective

having to do with the giving of names; naming
relating to a common noun: an earlier usage

Origin: L appellativus < pp. of appellare, appeal

noun

a name or title
a common noun: an earlier usage

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adjective

Of or relating to the assignment of names.
Grammar Of or relating to a common noun.

noun

A name or descriptive epithet.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, common (noun)

Origin: , from Old French appelatif

Origin: , from Late Latin appelātīvus

Origin: , from Latin appellātus

Origin: , past participle of appellāre, to call upon, entreat; see appeal

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Related Forms:

ap·pelˈla·tive·ly adverb

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