Definition of appellative

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  • appellative is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • appellative is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • appellative is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 23

Definition of appellative

  • identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. appellation
    2. denomination
    3. designation
  • inclined to or serving for the giving of names (adjective)

    Examples

    1. the appellative faculty of children
    2. the appellative function of some primitive rites

    Synonyms

    1. naming
  • pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun ()

See definition of appellative in Merriam Webster