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designative
UK
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/
US
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/
designatives
pl
UK
/dɪˈzɪɡ.nə.tɪv/
US
/dɪˈzɪɡ.nə.tɪv/
Used in logic/semantics to mean an expression that designates something.
Definitions
In Carnap's terminology, a proper name is a designative.
Synonyms
designation word
designation term
more designative
Comp.
most designative
Super.
UK
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/
US
/dɪˈzaɪɡnətɪv/
Translations
The designative term was used to clarify the subject.
Обозначающий термин использовался для уточнения предмета.
Definitions
The designative symbols on the map helped us locate the historical landmarks.
The committee was granted designative authority over street names.