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Vocabulary Entry
appellative
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or denoting an appellation or name.
Example Sentences
"The appellative nature of the term allowed for various interpretations."
"In linguistics, an appellative is often used to describe common nouns."
"The appellative expressions in the poem add depth to the characters."
N
noun
A name or title; especially, a common noun used to identify a general class of entities.
Example Sentences
"The term 'dog' is an appellative that refers to a species of animals."
"In many cultures, using appellatives is an important aspect of naming conventions."
"The appellative used by the teacher helped the students feel more connected."