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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

designative

/dɪˈzaɪnəsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does designative mean?

adjective

Designative refers to something that serves to identify or define something else. It is used to describe a word, phrase, or concept that clearly and authoritatively defines or identifies a particular thing or idea.

Example

"The designative term 'genus' is used in biology to identify a group of related species."

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