denotive
[ dih-noh-tiv ]
adjective
used or serving to denote; denotative.
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How to use denotive in a sentence
A strictly denotive name expresses no one quality or character, but embraces all qualities and characters.
On the Evolution of Language | John Wesley PowellFritz noticed what effect his thoughtless shot had had, and gave vent to a low, peculiar whistle, denotive of surprise.
Fritz to the Front | Edward L. Wheeler
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