nominatum

noun

no·​mi·​na·​tum

ˌnäməˈnātəm

plural nominata

-tə

: the thing that is named by a sign, word, or linguistic expression

the nominatum of a proper name is the object itself which is designated thereby

—Herbert Feigl & W. S. Sellars

compare designatum

Word History

Etymology

Latin, neuter of nominatus, past participle of nominare to name

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