Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prenominal
Adjective
/ˌpriːnəʊˈmɪnəl/
Definition
Relating to a noun or noun phrase that comes before another noun.
Examples
- In the phrase ‘the big dog,’ ‘big’ is a prenominal adjective.
- In ‘my favorite book,’ ‘my’ is a prenominal modifier.
- The prenominal structure is common in English grammar.
Meaning
Prenominal refers to the positioning of an adjective or noun that is placed before another noun in a sentence.
Synonyms
- Preceding
- Antecedent
- Prior
