prenominal

nom·i·nal

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nom-uh-nl]
- /ˈnɒm ə nl/
- /prɪnˈɒmɪnəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nom-uh-nl]
- /ˈnɒm ə nl/

Definitions of prenominal word

adjective prenominal being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country. 1
adjective prenominal (of a price, consideration, etc.) named as a mere matter of form, being trifling in comparison with the actual value; minimal. 1
adjective prenominal of, relating to, or constituting a name or names. 1
adjective prenominal Grammar. of, relating to, or producing a noun or nouns: a nominal suffix. functioning as or like a noun. 1
adjective prenominal assigned to a person by name: nominal shares of stock. 1
adjective prenominal containing, bearing, or giving a name or names. 1

See all 12 definitions of prenominal

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Origin of prenominal

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English nominalle of a noun < Latin nōminālis of, belonging to a name, nominal, equivalent to nōmin- (stem of nōmen; see nomen) + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Prenominal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Prenominal

prenominal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for prenominal

adjective prenominal

attributive — relating to an attribute
modifying — Make partial or minor changes to (something), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme.
qualifying — Present participle of qualify.

All 3 Synonyms of prenominal