a. Capable of being denominated or named. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
Passions commonly denominating selfish. Hume. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. denominatus, p. p. ] Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number. See
n. [ L. denominatio metonymy: cf. F. dénomination a naming. ]
Those [ qualities ] which are classed under the denomination of sublime. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to a denomination, especially to a sect or society. “Denominational differences.” Buckle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A denominational or class spirit or policy; devotion to the interests of a sect or denomination. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One imbued with a denominational spirit. The Century. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a denominational manner; by denomination or sect. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. dénominatif. ]
The least denominative part of time is a minute. Cocker. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A denominative name or term; denominative verb. Jer. Taylor. Harkness. [ 1913 Webster ]