Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nominative absolute
Noun Phrase
/ˈnɒm.ɪ.nə.tɪv əˈb.sɒl.jut/
Definition
A construction in English grammar that consists of a noun and a participle, which provides contextual information to the main clause.
Examples
- Weather permitting, we will go hiking.
- His homework completed, he went out to play.
- The sun shining, we decided to have a picnic.
Meaning
The nominative absolute is a grammatical structure used to give additional information about the action or state described in the main sentence, without directly affecting its grammatical integrity.
Synonyms
- absolute participial phrase
- absolute construction
- participle phrase
