pronominal
1 synonym for pronominal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to, resembling, or functioning as a pronoun.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pronomial
How to use pronominal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pronominal form
pronominal use
a pronominal adjective
pronominal reference
Pronominal is a technical grammar term, mostly found in linguistics teaching rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Pronominal comes from Late Latin prōnōminālis, itself from Latin prōnōmen, meaning pronoun. It can also be read as pro- joined to nominal.
Full origin of pronominal →Frequently asked questions
What does pronominal mean?
Pronominal describes something that relates to, or functions as, a pronoun.
What is an example of a pronominal?
Words such as 'it', 'this' or 'someone' are pronominals because they stand in for a noun.
Is pronominal only used in grammar?
Yes, it is a term from linguistics and grammar, used to describe or label pronoun-like words.
