Definition of denominate Denominate

/dɪnɑˈmʌnejˌt/ - [dinamuneyt] - de•nom•i•nate

We found 7 definitions of denominate from 5 different sources.

What does denominate mean?

Verb
denominate - assign a name or title to
		designate
		denote have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
		number place a limit on the number of
		label distinguish (an element or atom) by using a radioactive isotope or an isotope of unusual mass for tracing through chemical reactions

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denominate (v. t.)
To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.
denominate (a.)
Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number. See Compound number, under Compound.

denominate
dē-nom′in-āt, v.t. to give a name to: to call.—adj. Denom′inable.—n. Denominā′tion, the act of naming: a name or title: a collection of individuals called by the same name: a sect.—adj. Denominā′tional, belonging to a denomination or sect.—n. Denominā′tionalism, a denominational or class spirit or policy: devotion to the interests of a sect.—adj. Denom′inative, giving or having a title.—adv. Denom′inatively.—n. Denom′inator, he who, or that which, gives a name: (arith.) the lower number in a vulgar fraction, which names the parts into which the integer is divided. [L. de, and nomināre, -ātum, to name—nomen, a name.]