denotive

[ dih-noh-tiv ]
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adjective
  1. used or serving to denote; denotative.

Origin of denotive

1
First recorded in 1820–30; denote + -ive

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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 Powell
  • Fritz 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