prenominal

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adjective (1)

pre·​nom·​i·​nal (ˈ)prē-ˈnä-mə-nᵊl 

-ˈnäm-nəl

grammar

: preceding a noun

prenominal modifiers

prenominal possessives

prenominal

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adjective (2)

pre·​nom·​i·​nal prē-ˈnä-mə-nᵊl 

: of, relating to, or constituting a praenomen

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

pre- + nominal entry 1

Adjective (2)

Latin praenomin-, praenomen praenomen + -al entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1613, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1646, in the meaning defined above