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denominate

Pronunciation: /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/

Definition of denominate

verb

1 (be denominated) (of sums of money) be expressed in a specified monetary unit:the borrowings were denominated in US dollars

2 [with object and complement] formal call; name: two principal types of word associates can be denominated paradigmatic and syntagmatic

Origin:

late Middle English (in denominate (sense 2)): from Latin denominat- 'named', from the verb denominare, from de- 'away, formally' + nominare 'to name' (from nomen, nomin- 'name'). denominate (sense 1) dates from the mid 20th century