Vocabulary Entry

pronominal

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or functioning as a pronoun.

Example Sentences

"In the sentence, the pronominal usage simplifies how we refer to people."

"Pronominal forms can replace nouns to avoid repetition."

"Her use of pronominal phrases made the conversation feel more informal."

noun

Example Sentences

"The term 'he' is a pronominal in that it substitutes for a male noun."

"In linguistics, a pronominal is often analyzed to understand reference and meaning."

"The teacher explained the function of pronominals in sentence structure."