Appellative
Translation of "appellative" into Russian
appellative
NounUK
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
US
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
appellatives pl
In linguistics, an appellative is a common noun that denotes a class of entities.
В лингвистике апеллятив — это нарицательное существительное, обозначающее класс объектов.
Additional translations
общее имя
родовое имя
appellative
AdjectiveUK
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
US
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
more appellative Comp.
most appellative Super.
The appellative nature of the term made it suitable for general use.
Апеллятивный характер термина сделал его подходящим для общего использования.
Definitions
appellative
NounUK
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
US
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
A name or title by which someone or something is known.
The appellative 'The Great' was often used to describe Alexander due to his numerous conquests.
A common noun, as opposed to a proper noun.
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' the word 'dog' is an appellative.
appellative
AdjectiveUK
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
US
/əˈpɛlətɪv/
Relating to or denoting a common noun that is used to name a class of objects or a concept.
In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' the word 'dog' is used in an appellative sense.
Pertaining to the giving of a name or title.
The appellative nature of the ceremony was evident when each participant was given a unique title.