Prenominal

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈnɑmənəɫ/

Prenominal (adjective)

  1. Used to describe words that come before a noun.

Examples

  • The word 'big' is used in a prenominal position in 'big house'.
  • In 'red apple', 'red' is a prenominal adjective.

Common collocations: prenominal adjective, prenominal position

Synonyms of Prenominal

Formal

Antonyms of Prenominal

  • — In grammar, when describing position relative to a noun.