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denominative

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de⋅nom⋅i⋅na⋅tive

  [di-nom-uh-ney-tiv, -nuh-tiv]
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–adjective
1. conferring or constituting a distinctive designation or name.
2. Grammar. (esp. of verbs) formed from a noun, as English to man from the noun man.
–noun
3. Grammar. a denominative verb or other word.
Origin:
1580–90; < LL dēnōminātīvus, equiv. to dēnōmināt(us) (see denominate ) + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
de⋅nom⋅i⋅na⋅tive⋅ly  [di-nom-uh-ney-tiv-lee, -nuh-tiv-] , adverb
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de·nom·i·na·tive   (dĭ-nŏm'ə-nā'tĭv, -nə-tĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Giving or constituting a name; naming.

  2. Formed from a noun or an adjective.

n.  A word, especially a verb, that is derived from a noun or an adjective.
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