Denominating — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /di-ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt/ de·nom·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Denominating

Denominating (verb)

  1. to give a name to, designate
  2. to express or designate in some denomination

Denominating (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give a name to

    "stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science"

    similar: baptizing, calling, christening, cleping (archaic), designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming, nominating, styling, terming, titling
    related: branding, stigmatizing, tagging, denoting, specifying, miscalling, misnaming, mistitling, code-naming, nicknaming, rechristening, relabeling, renaming, surnaming

Related Entry: Denominate (verb)

Denominate is a different word from Denominating. The synonyms below are for denominate, not for denominating.

  1. to give a name to

    "stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science"

    similar: baptize, call, christen, clepe (archaic), designate, dub, entitle, label, name, nominate, style, term, title
    related: brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Denominating

The most common words with a similar meaning to Denominating:

Archaic: cleping
baptizing, calling, christening, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming, nominating, styling, terming, titling

Related Words for Denominating

branding, stigmatizing, tagging, denoting, specifying, miscalling, misnaming, mistitling, code-naming, nicknaming, rechristening, relabeling, renaming, surnaming

Word Forms of Denominating

Inflections: denominated, denominates

Origin & Etymology of Denominating

Latin denominatus, past participle of denominare, from de- + nominare to name nominate

First known use: circa 1552

Frequently Asked Questions about Denominating

What does "Denominating" mean?

"Denominating" means to give a name to, designate. As a verb, it is defined as: to give a name to, designate.

What is another word for "Denominating"?

Other words for "Denominating" include baptizing, calling, christening, cleping, designating, dubbing, entitling and labeling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Denominating" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Denominating"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Denominating". Common alternatives include baptizing, calling, christening, cleping, designating, dubbing, entitling, labeling, naming and nominating.

How do you use "Denominating" in a sentence?

Examples of "Denominating" in a sentence: "stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science".

Is "Denominating" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Denominating" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Denominating"?

"Denominating" is pronounced /di-ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as de·nom·i·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Denominating"?

"Denominating" comes from Latin denominatus, past participle of denominare, from de- + nominare to name nominate. First known use: circa 1552.

What is another word for "Denominating" meaning "to give a name to"?

When "Denominating" (verb) means to give a name to, synonyms include baptizing, calling, christening, cleping, designating and dubbing.