\De*nom`i*na"tive\, a. [Cf. F. d['e]nominatif.] 1. Conferring a denomination or name. 2. (Logic) Connotative; as, a denominative name. 3. Possessing, or capable of possessing, a distinct denomination or designation; denominable. The least denominative part of time is a minute. --Cocker. 4. (Gram.) Derived from a substantive or an adjective; as, a denominative verb.
\De*nom`i*na"tive\, n. A denominative name or term; denominative verb. --Jer. Taylor. Harkness.