pronominal Definition
- 1relating to or functioning as a pronoun
- 2referring to or replacing a noun phrase already mentioned
Using pronominal: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pronominal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In the sentence 'She gave him the book', 'she' and 'him' are pronominal.
Example
The word 'it' is a pronominal form of 'the dog'.
Example
The pronominal adjective 'my' replaces the noun 'book' in the phrase 'my book'.
pronominal Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for pronominal
- pronoun
- pro-form
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Summary: pronominal in Brief
The term 'pronominal' [prəˈnɒmɪn(ə)l] refers to words that function as pronouns, replacing or referring to a previously mentioned noun phrase. Examples include 'she' and 'him' in 'She gave him the book,' and 'it' as a pronominal form of 'the dog.' Pronominal adjectives like 'my' replace nouns, as in 'my book.'
