Synonyms for appellative
- noun
- adjective
Most common
All synonyms
Noun
1. Designation
Other
Adjective
Definitions
- n. 1
A common noun.
- adj. 1
Of or pertaining to an appellative noun or common noun.
Related words
- Phrases
- appellative noun
Forms
- Plural
- appellatives → names, designations, denominations, appellations…
Example sentences
- designation They do not preach by name or designation.
- denomination Our denomination practices exclusive psalmody in worship.
- appellation But this magnificent appellation was all she gained by her marriage.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| appellative | falling | |
| designation | falling | |
| denomination | steady | |
| appellation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- name1
- 6 letters
- common2, naming2
- 11 letters
- designation4, appellation4
- 12 letters
- denomination5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (common2 = 2 syllables).