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appellation vs appellative

appellative vs appellation

appellation and appellative both are nouns.

appellation is not an adjective while appellative is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appellation Yes No No No
appellative Yes Yes No No
As nouns, appellation and appellative are synonyms defined as:
  • appellation and appellative: identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
Other synonyms of appellation include denomination, designation.
appellation (noun) appellative (noun)
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine are grown
appellation (adjective) appellative (adjective)
pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun
inclined to or serving for the giving of names
Difference between appellation and appellative

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