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denominative (iou)



denominative noun & adjective. L16.
[Late Latin denominativus adjective, from denominat-: see DENOMINATE, -ATIVE.]
A. noun. Grammar. A word formed or derived from a noun. L16.
b. adjective.
That gives a name to something; esp. (of a word or term) having the function of naming or describing. L16.
Grammar. Formed or derived from a noun. L18.
denominatively adverb M16.