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appellative

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appellative

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Main Entry: ap·pel·la·tive

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈpe-lə-tiv\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

1 : of or relating to a common noun
2 : of, relating to, or inclined to the giving of names

— ap·pel·la·tive noun

— ap·pel·la·tive·ly adverb

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