APPELLATIVE


Meaning of APPELLATIVE in English

[ ə'pɛlətɪv ]

■ adjective formal relating to or denoting the giving of a name.

■ noun Grammar a common noun used as a vocative.

Origin

ME: from late L. appellativus , from L. appellat- , appellare (see appeal ).

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