APPELLATIVELY
\ɐpˈɛlətˌɪvli], \ɐpˈɛlətˌɪvli], \ɐ_p_ˈɛ_l_ə_t_ˌɪ_v_l_i]\
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After the manner of nouns appellative; in a manner to express whole classes or species; as, Hercules is sometimes used appellatively, that is, as a common name, to signify a strong man.
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