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appellative

UK
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
US
/əˈpɛlətɪv/

Translations

appellativenoun
appellatives
pl
UK
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
US
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
In linguistics, an appellative is a common noun that denotes a class of entities.
В лингвистике апеллятив — это нарицательное существительное, обозначающее класс объектов.
Additional translations
родовое имя
общее имя
Synonyms
label
term
designation
title
name
appellativeadjective
more appellative
Comp.
most appellative
Super.
UK
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
US
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
The appellative nature of the term made it suitable for general use.
Апеллятивный характер термина сделал его подходящим для общего использования.
Synonyms
descriptive
denominative
nominative

Definitions

appellativenoun
A name or title by which someone or something is known.
The appellative 'The Great' was often used to describe Alexander due to his numerous conquests.
A common noun, as opposed to a proper noun.
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' the word 'dog' is an appellative.
appellativeadjective
Relating to or denoting a common noun that is used to name a class of objects or a concept.
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' the word 'dog' is used in an appellative sense.
Pertaining to the giving of a name or title.
The appellative nature of the ceremony was evident when each participant was given a unique title.
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