Appellative Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Appellative

Meaning 1 : identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

    Synonyms : appellation,  denomination,  designation
Meaning 2 : inclined to or serving for the giving of names

    Example : the appellative faculty of children,the appellative function of some primitive rites

    Synonyms : naming
Meaning 3 : pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun