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Pronominal - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

pronominal

/proʊˈnɑmənəl/ /prəˈnɒmɪnəl/

Definition:

Relating to or functioning as a pronoun.

Synonyms:

pronominative, substitutive, referential

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

nominal, nonpronominal

Common Collocations:

pronominal reference, pronominal verb, pronominal adverb

Derivatives:

pronominally, pronominalization

Usage Tips:

Use "pronominal" to describe words or constructions that replace nouns, like pronouns do.

Common Phrases:

pronominal phrase, pronominal clitic, pronominal suffix

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "prōnōminālis," from "prōnōmen" (pronoun) + "-ālis" (adjective-forming suffix).

Examples:

  • 1. The sentence contains a pronominal reference to the subject.
  • 2. Pronominal adjectives replace nouns in sentences for brevity.
  • 3. She studied the pronominal use in Old English texts.
  • 4. Languages vary in their pronominal systems and structures.

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