denominational
Use Denominational in a sentence
əˈneɪ adjective
1.
of or pertaining to a denomination or denominations.
2.
founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect: denominational schools.
3.
limited, conditioned, originating in, or influenced by the beliefs, attitudes, or interests of a religious sect, political party, etc.: denominational prejudice.
Related forms
de·nom·i·na·tion·al·ly, adverb
non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al, adjective
non·de·nom·i·na·tion·al·ly, adverb
trans·de·nom·i·na·tion·al, adjective
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denomination (dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization |
| 2. | a grade or unit in a series of designations of value, weight, measure, etc: coins of this denomination are being withdrawn |
| 3. | a name given to a class or group; classification |
| 4. | the act of giving a name |
| 5. | a name; designation |
| [C15: from Latin dēnōminātiō a calling by name; see | |
| denomi'national | |
| —adj | |
| denomi'nationally | |
| —adv | |
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Example sentences
Students attended daily non-denominational chapel services.
Hotels and resorts can arrange for a non-denominational officiant to perform the service.
Here are some non-denominational recipes designed to minimize stress and maximize, let's say, health.
The cemetery has a non-denominational chapel that is available for services.
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