denominable

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denominate
 
vb
1.  (tr) to give a specific name to; designate
 
adj
2.  maths (of a number) representing a multiple of a unit of measurement: 4 is the denominate number in 4 miles
 
[C16: from de- + Latin nōmināre to call by name; see nominate]
 
de'nominable
 
adj

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Denominable is always a great word to know.
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