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- [nom-uh-nuh-tiv, nom-nuh- or for 2, 3, nom-uh-ney-tiv]
- /ˈnɒm ə nə tɪv, ˈnɒm nə- or for 2, 3, ˈnɒm əˌneɪ tɪv/
- /ˌnɒm.ɪ.nə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nom-uh-nuh-tiv, nom-nuh- or for 2, 3, nom-uh-ney-tiv]
- /ˈnɒm ə nə tɪv, ˈnɒm nə- or for 2, 3, ˈnɒm əˌneɪ tɪv/
Definitions of nominative word
- adjective nominative 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. 1
- adjective nominative nominated; appointed by nomination. 1
- adjective nominative made out in a person's name, as a certificate or security. 1
- noun nominative the nominative case. 1
- noun nominative a word in the nominative case. 1
- noun nominative a form or construction of similar function or meaning. 1
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Origin of nominative
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin nominātīvus (see nominate, -ive), replacing Middle English nominatif < Middle French < Latin as above
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Parts of speech for Nominative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nominative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
nominative usage trend in Literature
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adjective nominative
- eponymous — (of a person) giving their name to something.
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