Denominate

Definition of Denominate

De`nom´i`nate
v. t.1.To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.
[imp. & p. p. Denominated ; p. pr. & vb. n. Denominating .]
Passions commonly denominating selfish.
- Hume.
a.1.Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number. See Compound number, under Compound.

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appellation, appellative, denomination, denote, designate, designation, label, number
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