All designative synonyms
des·ig·nate
D d adjective designative
- designatory — to mark or point out; indicate; show; specify.
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.
- denoting — to be a mark or sign of; indicate: A fever often denotes an infection.
- implying — to indicate or suggest without being explicitly stated: His words implied a lack of faith.
- signifying — sounding1 (def 4)