noun Uncommon

denomination

dih-no-mih-NAY-shuhn

Denomination (noun) means a specific religious group or branch within a broader faith. Example: “Baptists and Methodists are both Christian denominations.”

noun

A specific religious group or branch within a broader faith.

"Baptists and Methodists are both Christian denominations."

A unit of value in a system of money, such as a specific size of banknote or coin.

"The vending machine only accepts bills of small denominations."

"The cashier asked which denominations he wanted his change in."

How to Use Denomination

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a branch of a religion, or the specific value of a coin or banknote.

Common pairings

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Word Forms

denominations plural

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Etymology

From Old French denominacion, from Latin dēnōminātiō, related to the verb denominate, "to give a name to."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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designation appellation appellative

Related Words

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Rhymes for denomination

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “denomination” mean?

The word “denomination” means a specific religious group or branch within a broader faith. In plain terms, either a branch of a religion, or the specific value of a coin or banknote.

How do you pronounce “denomination”?

“Denomination” is pronounced dih-no-mih-NAY-shuhn (/dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ in IPA).

How do you use “denomination” in a sentence?

Here is “denomination” used in a sentence: “Baptists and Methodists are both Christian denominations.”

What part of speech is “denomination”?

“Denomination” is a noun.

Where does the word “denomination” come from?

The word “denomination” comes from Latin. From Old French denominacion, from Latin dēnōminātiō, related to the verb denominate, "to give a name to.".

Is “denomination” a common word?

“Denomination” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “denomination” have?

“Denomination” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a specific religious group or branch within a broader faith.

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