appellation

Meanings

• Noun

  A name given to a person, place, or thing.

  - "The appellation of the king is 'Majesty'."
  - "The appellation of this town is 'The City of Lights'."
  - "The appellation of this flower is 'Rose'."
  - "He assumed a new appellation after his marriage."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2983753"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with appellation
bellation , cellation , felation , melation , relation , relation

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Variants

List of all variants of appellation that leads to same result
appellation , appellations

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'appellare' which means 'to call, to name'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'appellation' is often used in legal contexts to refer to the name given to a case or to the name given to a party in a case.

2. In heraldry, an appellation is the name or title that appears below a coat of arms.

3. Appellations can also refer to the names given to different varieties of plants or animals. For example, there are many different varieties of apples, each with its own appellation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epithet: An appellation that describes or praises a person or thing. For example, 'The Great Gatsby' is an epithet for Jay Gatsby.

2. Nickname: An informal and often affectionate appellation. For example, 'Babe Ruth' was known as 'The Sultan of Swat' because of his prowess as a baseball player.

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Culture

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Appellations have played a significant role in history, literature, and art. In literature, appellations are used to give characters unique identities. In art, appellations can be used to title works or to refer to specific styles or movements. In music, appellations can be used as song titles or to refer to different genres.

How to Memorize "appellation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a label or sign with the word 'Appellation' written on it. Imagine the word being spoken aloud as you read it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Appellation' with the idea of giving something or someone a name. Think of a time when you gave a name to a pet or a toy.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'An Apple Lies Beneath Each Ell' where 'Ell' stands for 'Appellation'.

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