designative

des·ig·nate

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb dez-ig-neyt; adjective dez-ig-nit, -neyt]
- /verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt; adjective ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb dez-ig-neyt; adjective dez-ig-nit, -neyt]
- /verb ˈdɛz ɪgˌneɪt; adjective ˈdɛz ɪg nɪt, -ˌneɪt/

Definitions of designative word

verb with object designative to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify. 1
verb with object designative to denote; indicate; signify. 1
verb with object designative to name; entitle; style. 1
verb with object designative to nominate or select for a duty, office, purpose, etc.; appoint; assign. 1
adjective designative named or selected for an office, position, etc., but not yet installed (often used in combination following the noun it modifies): ambassador-designate. 1
noun designative Serving to designate. 1

See all 6 definitions of designative

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Origin of designative

First appearance:

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Latin dēsignātus, past participle of dēsignāre. See design, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Designative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Designative

designative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for designative

adj designative

denotative — able to denote; designative
denotive — used or serving to denote; denotative.
indicative — showing, signifying, or pointing out; expressive or suggestive (usually followed by of): behavior indicative of mental disorder.
indicate — to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
referring — to direct for information or anything required: He referred me to books on astrology.

adjective designative

designatory — to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.

All 9 Synonyms of designative