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Definition of Denominate
1. Verb. Assign a name or title to.
Exact synonyms: Designate
Specialized synonyms: Denote, Number, Label
Derivative terms: Denomination, Denomination, Denomination, Designation, Designation, Designative
Specialized synonyms: Denote, Number, Label
Derivative terms: Denomination, Denomination, Denomination, Designation, Designation, Designative
Definition of Denominate
1. v. t. To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.
2. a. Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number. See Compound number, under Compound.
Definition of Denominate
1. [v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES]
Medical Definition of Denominate
1. To give a name to; to characterise by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate. "Passions commonly denominating selfish." (Hume) Origin: L. Denominatus, p. P. Of denominare to name; de- + nominare to call by name. See Nominate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)