Appellative — synonyms, definition

1. appellative (Adjective)

naming

appellative (Adjective) — Pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun.

appellative (Adjective) — Inclined to or serving for the giving of names. ex. "the appellative function of some primitive rites"

2. appellative (Noun)

appellation denomination designation

appellative (Noun) — Identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others.

name byname cognomen form of address monicker moniker nickname sobriquet soubriquet street name title title of respect