ADNOMINAL

Etymology 1

Adjective

adnominal (not comparable)

(grammar) Of or pertaining to an adnoun.

Synonyms

• adjective

• adjectival

Etymology 2

Adjective

adnominal (not comparable)

(grammar) Involving or relating to words that modify a noun.

Noun

adnominal (plural adnominals)

(grammar) A word or phrase qualifying a noun, such as an adjective or a relative clause.

Source: Wiktionary


Ad*nom"i*nal, a. Etym: [L. ad + nomen noun.] (Gram.)

Definition: Pertaining to an adnoun; adjectival; attached to a noun. Gibbs.

– Ad*nom"i*nal*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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