I. -ˈnäməˌnāt, usu -ād.+V transitive verb
Etymology: Latin denominatus, past participle of denominare, from de- + nominare to name — more at nominate
1. : to give a name to : call by a name : designate , call
a fact is a fact and all evidence so denominated has the prestige of science — R.M.Weaver
anger denominates a state of mind — W.F.Hambly
2. archaic : to serve to distinguish : indicate , denote
3. : to express or designate in some denomination
exchange certificates denominated in dollars or pounds — R.F.Mikesell
II. -_nə̇t, -ˌnāt adjective
Etymology: Latin denominatus
1. archaic : denominated, called
2. : having a specific name or denomination : specified in the concrete as opposed to the abstract
7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is an abstract quantity or number