Denomination
/ˌdɛnəˈmeɪʃən/noun
A recognized category or class, especially in monetary terms or religious faiths.
Did you know?The term 'denomination' originally referred to naming or classifying something, suggesting that names themselves hold significant power in shaping belief systems.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
denominatio
“The act of naming or designating.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
denominare
“To name or designate.”
14th Century
Middle English
denominacioun
“The act of designating or naming, often used in a religious context.”
Modern English
English
denomination
“A recognized class or category, especially in finance or religion.”
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