appellation
UK: ˌæpəˈleɪʃən | US: ˌæpəˈleɪʃən
n. a name or title by which someone or something is formally known
n. the act of naming or giving a title to something
appellation = ap<to> + pel<call> + ation<noun suffix>
- ap (variant of "ad," meaning "to," from Latin ad)
- pel (from Latin pellere, meaning "to call" or "to drive")
- ation (noun-forming suffix indicating an action or result)
Etymology Origin:
The word "appellation" traces back to Latin appellatio, derived from appellare ("to call by name"), combining ad- ("to") and pellere ("to call/drive"). Originally used in legal and formal contexts, it evolved into English to denote the act of naming or the name itself. The morpheme pel also appears in related words like "appeal" and "compel," retaining its core sense of "calling" or "driving."
The wine's appellation indicates its region of origin.
"Doctor" is an appellation reserved for those with a medical degree.
The appellation "Great" was bestowed upon the ruler for his achievements.
In France, strict laws govern the appellation of cheeses.
The appellation "Emerald Isle" poetically refers to Ireland.