Pronominal - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
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.