adj. 1. Of or relating to the assignment of names. 2. Grammar Of or relating to a common noun. n. A name or descriptive epithet. [Middle English, common (noun), from Old French appelatif, from Late Latin appelātīvus, from Latin appellātus, past participle of appellāre, to call upon, entreat; see APPEAL.] ap·pella·tive·ly adv. |
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