Denomination

Pronunciation: /dɪˌnɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of denomination

noun a unit of value in a system of currency

Example Sentences

A1 In my country, we have coins of different denominations.

A2 Can you exchange this bill for smaller denominations?

B1 The church is part of a larger denomination that has branches all over the world.

B2 The bank offers various investment options in different denominations.

C1 The denomination of the currency was changed to stabilize the economy.

C2 She studied theology and became a minister in her denomination.

Examples of denomination in a Sentence

formal The bank only accepts bills of a certain denomination for exchange.

informal I only have coins of small denominations in my wallet.

slang I don't have any cash on me, just a bunch of random denominations.

figurative In this denomination of society, wealth and status are closely linked.

Grammatical Forms of denomination

• past tense: denominated
• plural: denominations
• comparative: more denominative
• superlative: most denominative
• present tense: denominates
• future tense: will denominate
• perfect tense: has denominated
• continuous tense: is denominating
• singular: denomination
• positive degree: denomination
• infinitive: to denominate
• gerund: denominating
• participle: denominating

Origin and Evolution of denomination

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'denomination' originated from Latin 'denominatio', which comes from the verb 'denominare' meaning 'to name or call by a name'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of naming or classifying things, 'denomination' evolved to be commonly used in the context of categorizing different groups within a larger entity, such as religious denominations or currency denominations.