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designative

UK
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/
US
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/

Translations

designativenoun
designatives
pl
UK
/dɪˈzɪɡ.nə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈzɪɡ.nə.tɪv/
Used in logic/semantics to mean an expression that designates something.
Additional translations
désignatifLinguistique, philosophie; terme rare.
Synonyms
sign
signifier
marker
indicator
designator
tag
label
epithet
appellation
title
name
designation word
designation term
designation
designativeadjective
more designative
Comp.
most designative
Super.
UK
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/
US
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/
The designative symbols on the map helped us locate the historical landmarks.
Les symboles désignatifs sur la carte nous ont aidés à localiser les monuments historiques.
Synonyms
representative
designating
nominative
denotative
indicative

Definitions

designativenoun
An expression, symbol, or term that designates or refers to something.
In Carnap's terminology, a proper name is a designative.
designativeadjective
Serving to designate or indicate something.
The designative symbols on the map helped us locate the historical landmarks.
Relating to or involving the act of designating, naming, or identifying.
The committee was granted designative authority over street names.
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