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Meaning of denomination
A denomination refers to a name or designation given to something, especially a religious group or a unit of currency.
Etymology of denomination
The word "denomination" comes from the Latin "denominare", which means "to name" or "to designate", derived from "de-" (meaning "from" or "of") and "nominare" (meaning "to name")
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including religion, finance, and classification systems
Synonyms
designation
classification
category
title
name
term
label
appellation
epithet
description
characterization
nomination
specification
identification
grouping
sorting
categorization
ranking
grading
naming
styling
dubbing
christening
baptizing
calling
tagging
branding
marking
stamping
naming
titling
entitling
Definitions
- A name or designation given to a group, especially a religious one
- * A unit of currency, or a particular value of a currency
- * A class or category of things, especially one that is named or designated
Usage Examples
- The church is a denomination of Christianity that emphasizes community service
- * The new denomination of currency features a portrait of a famous historical figure
- * The biologist studied the different denominations of plants in the forest ecosystem
Antonyms
misnomer
misclassification
mislabeling
misidentification
confusion
ambiguity
obscurity
unclearness
vagueness
indefiniteness
uncertainty
doubt
misinterpretation
misconception
misapprehension
mistake
error