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denominational

de·nom·i·na·tion·al
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl]
    • /dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nl/
    • /dɪˌnɒm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən.əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl]
    • /dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nl/

Definitions of denominational word

  • adjective denominational Denominational means relating to or organized by a particular religious denomination. 3
  • adjective denominational of, sponsored by, or under the control of a religious denomination; sectarian 3
  • adjective denominational of or relating to a denomination or denominations. 1
  • adjective denominational founded, sponsored, or controlled by a particular religious denomination or sect: denominational schools. 1
  • adjective denominational limited, conditioned, originating in, or influenced by the beliefs, attitudes, or interests of a religious sect, political party, etc.: denominational prejudice. 1
  • noun denominational Relating to or according to the principles of a particular religious denomination. 1

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Origin of denominational

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; denomination + -al1

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Parts of speech for Denominational

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

denominational popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for denominational

adj denominational

  • sympathetic — characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener.
  • unjust — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
  • biased — If someone is biased, they prefer one group of people to another, and behave unfairly as a result. You can also say that a process or system is biased.
  • sectarian — of or relating to sectaries or sects.
  • one-sided — considering but one side of a matter or question; partial or unfair: a one-sided judgment.

adjective denominational

  • factional — of a faction or factions.
  • interested — having an interest in something; concerned: Interested members will meet at noon.
  • biassed — a particular tendency, trend, inclination, feeling, or opinion, especially one that is preconceived or unreasoned: illegal bias against older job applicants; the magazine’s bias toward art rather than photography; our strong bias in favor of the idea.
  • coloured — Something that is coloured a particular colour is that colour.

Antonyms for denominational

adj denominational

  • unbiased — not biased or prejudiced; fair; impartial.
  • disinterested — unbiased by personal interest or advantage; not influenced by selfish motives: a disinterested decision by the referee.
  • fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.

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