appellatively

/əˈpɛlətɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a way that serves as a name or title; used as a descriptive label.
    • She referred to him appellatively as 'the Professor' because of his expertise.
    • The term 'the Great' was used appellatively to describe the ruler.
    • The nickname was applied appellatively to distinguish him from others.
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