Nominatable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt/ nom·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Nominatable

Nominatable (verb)

  1. designate, name
  2. to appoint or propose for appointment to an office or place
  3. to propose as a candidate for election to office

Nominatable (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give a name to

    "this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex"

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

  2. to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

    "the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors"

    similar: appoint, assign, attach, commission, constitute, designate, detail, name, place
    related: authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain, crown, enthrone, throne, choose, destine, draft, elect, handpick, select, single (out), vote (in)
    opposite: discharge, dismiss, expel, fire
    near: blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nominatable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nominatable:

Archaic: clepe
baptize, call, christen, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label, name, style, term, title, appoint, assign, attach, commission, constitute, detail, place

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nominatable

Words with the opposite meaning of Nominatable:

discharge, dismiss, expel, fire

Related Words for Nominatable

brand, stigmatize, tag, denote, specify, miscall, misname, mistitle, code-name, nickname, rechristen, relabel, rename, surname, authorize, delegate, depute, deputize, anoint, consecrate, create, inaugurate, induct, install, instate, institute, invest, make, ordain, crown

Near Antonyms of Nominatable

blackball, depose, dethrone, displace, eject, evict, oust, overthrow, remove, throw out, uncrown, unmake, unseat

Word Forms of Nominatable

Inflections: nominated, nominating

Derived words: nominatable (adjective), nominator (noun), nominee (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Nominatable

Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name name

First known use: 1545

Frequently Asked Questions about Nominatable

What does "Nominatable" mean?

"Nominatable" means designate, name. As a verb, it is defined as: designate, name. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nominatable"?

Other words for "Nominatable" include baptize, call, christen, clepe, denominate, designate, dub and entitle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nominatable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nominatable"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nominatable". Common alternatives include baptize, call, christen, clepe, denominate, designate, dub, entitle, label and name.

What is the opposite of "Nominatable"?

Antonyms of "Nominatable" include discharge, dismiss, expel and fire. Near antonyms include blackball, depose, dethrone and displace.

How do you use "Nominatable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nominatable" in a sentence: "this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex"; "the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors".

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

"Nominatable" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Nominatable"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Nominatable"?

"Nominatable" comes from Latin nominatus, past participle of nominare, from nomin-, nomen name name. First known use: 1545.