Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adnominal

/ˌædˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ad-nom-i-nal
IPA
/ˌædˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Involving or relating to words that modify a noun.

noun

The adnominal case: A word or phrase qualifying a noun, such as an adjective or a relative clause.

adj

Of or pertaining to an adnoun (sensu stricto).

Dated

Example Sentences

Etymology

From ad- + nominal, by analogy with adverbial for verbs.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌædˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce adnominal?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌædˈnɑ.mɪ.nəl/.
What does adnominal mean?
Involving or relating to words that modify a noun.
Where does adnominal come from?
From ad- + nominal, by analogy with adverbial for verbs.

How to pronounce adnominal

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