denominative Meaning, Definition & Usage

De*nom`i*na"tive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. dénominatif.
Definitions
  1. Conferring a denomination or name.
  2. (Logic) Connotative; as, a denominative name.
  3. Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable.
    The least denominative part of time is a minute. Cocker.
  4. (Gram.) Derived from a substantive or an adjective; as, a denominative verb.
De*nom`i*na"tive noun
Definitions
  1. A denominative name or term; denominative verb. Jer. Taylor. Harkness.

Webster 1913