Definition of "denominate" in English

verb

1. To name; to designate.

2. To express in a denomination (i.e., a monetary unit).

   • Oil is denominated in dollars, so changes in the strength of the dollar affect oil prices everywhere.

adjective

1. (archaic) Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number.

2. (obsolete, as a participle) Denominated, named.

noun

1. Denomination, name, appellation.

2. (grammar) A noun derived from some other noun, a denominative.