denominate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb assign a name or title to
    designate.

WordNet

De*nom"i*nate transitive verb
Etymology
L. denominatus, p. p. of denominare to name; de- + nominare to call by name. See Nominate.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Denominated ; present participle & verbal noun Denominating
Definitions
  1. To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.
    Passions commonly denominating selfish. Hume.
De*nom"i*nate adjective
Etymology
L. denominatus, p. p.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913