adj
appellative
Appellative (adj) means (grammar) Relating to a common noun, one used for a general class of thing rather than a single name.
adj
1
(grammar) Relating to a common noun, one used for a general class of thing rather than a single name.
2
Relating to the giving of names.
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Etymology
Came from Late Latin appellātīvus, from the stem appella- ('to call'), with the adjectival suffix -ive.
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What is the meaning of appellative?
"appellative" (adj) means (grammar) Relating to a common noun, one used for a general class of thing rather than a single name.
What is another word for appellative?
Other words for "appellative" include naming.
What are the different meanings of appellative?
"appellative" has 2 main meanings: 1. (grammar) Relating to a common noun, one used for a general class of thing rather than a single name; 2. Relating to the giving of names.
