Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Appellative.
Appellative - as an adjective
Pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun
Appellative - as a noun
Identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appellation15denomination15designation13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
name6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Appellative - as an adjective satellite
Inclined to or serving for the giving of names
Example: "The appellative faculty of children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
naming9Example Sentences
"The appellative name of the city is 'The Big Apple'."
"The writer used an appellative style in his novel."
"The appellative term 'sir' is used to address a male guest."
"The book's appellative title caught my attention."
"The artist is known for his appellative paintings."
Word Game Points
Is APPELLATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appellative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APPELLATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is APPELLATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appellative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPPELLATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is APPELLATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appellative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPPELLATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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Words
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