Appellation

Pronunciation: /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of appellation

noun a descriptive or identifying name or title

Example Sentences

A1 An appellation is a fancy name for something.

A2 In France, wines are classified by their appellation.

B1 The appellation of the new restaurant was 'The Rustic Tavern'.

B2 She was proud to have earned the appellation of 'Doctor' before her name.

C1 The appellation 'Queen of Pop' is often used to describe Madonna.

C2 The appellation 'His Excellency' is reserved for high-ranking diplomats.

Examples of appellation in a Sentence

formal The appellation of 'Doctor' is reserved for individuals who have earned a doctoral degree.

informal They gave him the appellation 'Big Mike' because of his towering height.

slang Her appellation in the group is 'Queen Bee' because she always takes charge.

figurative The appellation of 'master chef' is well-deserved for someone who can whip up gourmet meals effortlessly.

Grammatical Forms of appellation

• past tense: appellated
• plural: appellations
• comparative: more appellation
• superlative: most appellation
• present tense: appellates
• future tense: will appellation
• perfect tense: have appellation
• continuous tense: is appellation
• singular: appellation
• positive degree: appellation
• infinitive: to appellation
• gerund: appellating
• participle: appellated

Origin and Evolution of appellation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'appellation' originated from Latin through Old French, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'appellatio' meaning 'a naming or calling'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the act of naming or calling something, the word 'appellation' evolved to also mean a name or title by which someone or something is known, especially in a particular field or context.