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APPELLATIVES

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Appellatives.

Appellatives - as an adjective

Pertaining to or dealing with or used as a common noun

Appellatives - as a noun

Identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appellation15denomination15designation13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
name6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Appellatives - as an adjective satellite

Inclined to or serving for the giving of names

Example: "The appellative faculty of children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
naming9

Example Sentences

"In some cultures, there are numerous appellatives used to address elders."
"The appellatives 'sir' and 'ma'am' are commonly used to show respect."
"He prefers to be called by his first name rather than any formal appellatives."
"The use of derogatory appellatives is disrespectful and offensive."
"The language has a rich variety of honorific appellatives for different social ranks."
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Word Game Points

Is APPELLATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, appellatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPELLATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is APPELLATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, appellatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPELLATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is APPELLATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, appellatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPELLATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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