nominative
|nom-i-na-tive|
C1
🇺🇸
/ˈnɑːmɪnətɪv/
🇬🇧
/ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/
subject case
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nominative' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'nominativus,' where 'nomen' meant 'name.'
Historical Evolution
'nominativus' transformed into the Old French word 'nominatif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'nominative.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to naming,' but over time it evolved into its current grammatical meaning.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the nominative case in grammar, which is used for the subject of a verb.
In the sentence 'She runs,' 'she' is in the nominative case.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
relating to the nominative case.
The nominative form of the pronoun is 'I.'
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45