appellative
- noun
- /əˈpɛlətɪv/
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denominación
- Each appellative in a list of titles helps clarify the individual's role in the organization.
Examples
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They must always address customers as "Sir" or "Madam," unless they are titled people, when they must use the proper appellatives—such as to an Archbishop or Duke, "Yes, your Grace," "Your Grace's car is here."
Academic text (1997) -
What a hell of an appellative.
Fiction book (1995) -
The great soul or mahatma was not attached to Gandhi as a thoughtful, well-discerned appellative; it was more as an emotional response in gratitude for his courage, vision, and spiritual charisma to unite the people in one country (later two).
Blog text (24) -
The title 'Doctor' is an appellative that distinguishes a qualified medical professional.
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In formal settings, using the appellative 'Mr.' or 'Ms.' shows respect when addressing someone.
Synonyms
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1.0
A word or short phrase that describes people and things
179
1.0
A word or label added to something online to describe it
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5.3
A name or title used to identify something, showing its kind
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4.9
A word, number and symbol that shows a person or thing
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8.3
A name used to identify a person, place or thing
How Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
appellative = appellation (semi-transparent) = appell + ive
The noun sense ('a name') is historically tied to 'appellation' and the formation is regular, but the Latinate morphology may not be obvious to learners.
Etymology
Appellative as a noun also goes back to Latin appellare, 'to call' or 'to name', and is related to the word appellation. That's why an appellative is simply a 'name' or title you use to identify and distinguish a person or thing.