\De*nom"i*nate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Denominated};
p. pr. & vb. n. {Denominating}.] [L. denominatus, p. p. of
denominare to name; de- + nominare to call by name. See
{Nominate}.]
To give a name to; to characterize by an epithet; to entitle;
to name; to designate.
      Passions commonly denominating selfish.  --Hume.

\De*nom"i*nate\, a. [L. denominatus, p. p.]
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. See
{Compound number}, under {Compound}.