appellational
|ap-pel-la-tion-al|
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/ˌæpəˈleɪʃənəl/
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/ˌæpəˈleɪʃ(ə)nəl/
relating to a name or naming
Etymology
'appellational' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'appellatio', where 'appellare' meant 'to name' or 'to address'.
'appellational' changed from Old French and Medieval Latin forms (e.g. Old French 'apelacion', Medieval Latin 'appellatio') into Middle English 'appellation', with the adjectival suffix '-al' later producing 'appellational' in modern English.
Initially it referred to 'the act of naming' or 'a name' (an appellation); over time the meaning extended to an adjectival sense: 'relating to a name or designation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or serving as an appellation (a name, title, or designation); pertaining to naming or designation.
The appellational history of the town shows how local landmarks acquired their names over centuries.
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Last updated: 2025/09/24 04:46