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appellative vs appellation

appellation vs appellative

appellative and appellation both are nouns.

appellative is an adjective but appellation is not an adjective.

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

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