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单词 denominative
释义 de·nom·i·na·tive
I. \də̇ˈnäməˌnā]d.]iv, dēˈ-, -_nə], ]t], ]ēv also ]əv\ adjective
Etymology: denominate + -ive
1. : conferring a denomination or name
2. of a word or term : characterized by or referring to certain marks or qualities which determine the naming of the subject possessing them
 < connotative names have hence been also called denominative because the subject which they denote is denominated by, or receives a name from, the attribute which they connote — J.S.Mill >
3. [de- + Latin nomin-, nomen name, noun + English -ative] : derived from a noun or an adjective
 < the denominative verbs lengthen and sweeten come from length and sweet >
de·nom·i·na·tive·ly \]ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
II. noun
Etymology: de- + Latin nomin-, nomen name, noun + English -ative
: a word derived from a noun or an adjective
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