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nominative
[nom-uh-nuh-tiv, nom-nuh-, nom-uh-ney-tiv]
adjective
Grammar.
(in certain inflected languages, as Sanskrit, Latin, and Russian) noting a case having as its function the indication of the subject of a finite verb, as in Latin Nauta bonus est “The sailor is good,” with nauta “sailor” in the nominative case.
similar to such a case in function or meaning.
nominated; appointed by nomination.
made out in a person's name, as a certificate or security.
noun
the nominative case.
a word in the nominative case.
a form or construction of similar function or meaning.
nominative
/ ˈnɒmɪnətɪv, ˌnɒmɪnəˈtaɪvəl, ˌnɒmnə-, ˈnɒmnə- /
adjective
grammar denoting a case of nouns and pronouns in inflected languages that is used esp to identify the subject of a finite verb See also subjective
appointed rather than elected to a position, office, etc
bearing the name of a person
noun
grammar
the nominative case
a word or speech element in the nominative case
Other 51Թ Forms
- nominatively adverb
- unnominative adjective
- ˈԴdzԲپ adverb
- nominatival adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nominative1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of nominative1
Example Sentences
The idea that people grow up to embody their names is a phenomenon called "nominative determinism", Ms Kihm said.
In fact, it's one of the best cases of nominative determinism we've come across for a while.
The sport’s governing body made a provision for the 2020 Games that allowed athletes to lock up an individual nominative spot if they racked up enough points at World Cup events.
The FIG also allowed athletes to earn a nominative individual spot through the organization’s World Cup circuit.
Jade Carey earned a nominative spot through the World Cup circuit, meaning she will compete as an individual.
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