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denomination

 

[ dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency

The value or denomination of a banknote is the amount of money printed on it.

Synonyms

amount, face value, value

Examples of usage

  • He handed me a fifty-dollar bill of a new denomination.
  • The coins come in different denominations, such as one cent, five cents, and twenty-five cents.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition, and identity.

Synonyms

branch, group, sect

Examples of usage

  • The Methodist denomination has its own set of beliefs and practices.
  • There are various denominations of Christianity, including Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodox Christianity.
Context #3 | Noun

measurement

In mathematics, the denomination refers to the bottom number in a fraction, indicating the number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Synonyms

bottom number, denominator

Examples of usage

  • The numerator is the top number of a fraction, while the denominator is the bottom number.
  • When adding fractions, you need to make sure the denominations are the same.

Translations

Translations of the word "denomination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 denominação

🇮🇳 मूल्यवर्ग

🇩🇪 Bezeichnung

🇮🇩 denominasi

🇺🇦 номінал

🇵🇱 nazwa

🇯🇵 命名

🇫🇷 dénomination

🇪🇸 denominación

🇹🇷 adlandırma

🇰🇷 명칭

🇸🇦 تسمية

🇨🇿 označení

🇸🇰 označenie

🇨🇳 名称

🇸🇮 oznaka

🇮🇸 heiti

🇰🇿 атау

🇬🇪 დასახელება

🇦🇿 adlandırma

🇲🇽 denominación

Word origin

The word 'denomination' originated from the Latin word 'denominatio', which means 'naming' or 'designation'. It first appeared in English in the late 14th century with the meaning 'a naming, act of giving a name to', and later evolved to also refer to the value of money and religious groups. The concept of denomination has been integral in various fields such as finance, religion, and mathematics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,050, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.