de·nom·i·na·tive (d -n m  -n  tv, -n-tv)adj. 1. Giving or constituting a name; naming. 2. Formed from a noun or an adjective. n. A word, especially a verb, that is derived from a noun or an adjective. |
denominative [dɪˈnɒmɪnətɪv]
adj
1. (Linguistics) giving or constituting a name; naming
2. (Linguistics / Grammar) Grammar
a. (of a word other than a noun) formed from or having the same form as a noun
b. (as noun) the verb ``to mushroom'' is a denominative
denominatively adv
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