denominata

Denominata is a Latin term used in scholarly writing to refer to things that are named or designated by a particular term. It is the neuter plural form; the singular corresponding noun would be denominatum (or denominatus in participial form). The word derives from denominare, meaning to name or designate.

In philosophy, linguistics, and philology, denominata may be used to denote the objects, entities, or concepts that a term designates. In this sense, denominata are the named items or referents associated with a linguistic expression or designation, as distinguished from the form of the name itself. The term is primarily encountered in historical or technical discussions rather than in everyday usage.

Usage and contexts vary by discipline. In some older or Latin-influenced discussions of semantics and ontology, denominata are contrasted with the terms’ syntax, morphology, or extension. In taxonomy and other classificatory fields, denominata can refer to the set of items that a given taxonomic name encompasses, especially in debates about nomenclature and designation of taxa. Because denominata remains a specialized, largely historical term, it is most often encountered in translations, commentaries, or studies of classic texts.

See also: Denotation, Denotatum, Denominatio. These related terms address naming, reference, and the objects designated by terms within philosophical and linguistic discourse.