denominative

de·nom·i·na·tive

D0133200 (dĭ-nŏm′ə-nā′tĭv, -nə-tĭv)adj.1. Giving or constituting a name; naming.2. Formed from a noun or adjective.n. A word, especially a verb, that is derived from a noun or adjective.

denominative

(dɪˈnɒmɪnətɪv) adj1. (Linguistics) giving or constituting a name; naming2. (Grammar) grammar a. (of a word other than a noun) formed from or having the same form as a nounb. (as noun): the verb "to mushroom" is a denominative. deˈnominatively adv

de•nom•i•na•tive

(dɪˈnɒm əˌneɪ tɪv, -nə tɪv)

adj. 1. conferring or constituting a distinctive designation or name. 2. (esp. of verbs) formed from a noun, as English to man from the noun man. n. 3. a denominative verb or other word. [1580–90; < Late Latin] de•nom′i•na`tive•ly, adv.
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