De*nom"i*nate (?), a.
[L. denominatus, p. p.]
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.
De*nom"i*nate (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Denominated (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Denominating (?).]
[L. denominatus, p. p. of
denominare to name; de- + nominare to call by name.
See Nominate.]
To give a
name to; to
characterize by an epithet; to entitle; to name; to designate.
Passions commonly denominating selfish.
Hume.
Hear it pronounced