Denominate — Defs

01 v. t. To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.

imp. & p. p. Denominated; p. pr. & vb. n. Denominating

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To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.
“Passions commonly denominating selfish.” — Hume.

02 a. Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is…

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Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number. See Compound number, under Compound. See: Compound