Word
appellation
Phoneticsap·pel·la·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌæpəˈɫeɪʃən/
UK/ɐpɪlˈeɪʃən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a name or title used to describe someone or something. It is often a formal or official name that people use in a specific situation.
n. a name, title, or designation used to identify a person, place, or thing. Often carries a formal or legal weight, especially in academic, religious, or geographical contexts.
Examples
“The official appellation for the city is 'The City of London'.”
“The wine label must include the specific appellation to ensure it meets the regional quality standards.”
“While the common name for the species is widely recognized, the scientific appellation provides a precise taxonomic classification that avoids confusion with similar-looking plants.”
Examples
simple
“The official appellation for the city is 'The City of London'.”
contextual
“The wine label must include the specific appellation to ensure it meets the regional quality standards.”
complex
“While the common name for the species is widely recognized, the scientific appellation provides a precise taxonomic classification that avoids confusion with similar-looking plants.”
Etymology
From late Middle English appellacion, from Old French apellatiun, from Latin appellātiō (“a naming”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
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