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denomination

/dɪˌnɑː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
de · nom · i · na · tion
Adverb:denominationally
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Plural:denominations
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Adjective:denominational
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denomination Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A recognized autonomous branch of a religion, especially of the Christian Church, or a religious group sharing common beliefs, practices, and administrative structure.

Example

"The ecumenical council brought together leaders from several different Protestant denominations."

2

The face value or specific unit value of a coin, banknote, postage stamp, or financial security.

Example

"The vending machine only accepts bills in small denominations."

3

A name, title, or designation, especially one given to a class or group of things; the action of naming or classifying.

Example

"The botanist grouped the specimens under a single scientific denomination."

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denis
denizen
denmark
denomination
denominational
denominator
denotation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'denominacion' or directly from Latin 'denominationem', meaning 'a naming', derived from the verb 'denominare' (from 'de-' meaning 'completely' and 'nominare' meaning 'to name', from 'nomen' meaning 'name').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Denomination. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/denomination
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