[ 'nɒmɪnətɪv ]
■ adjective
1》 Grammar denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives expressing the subject of a verb.
2》 'nɒmɪˌneɪtɪv of or appointed by nomination as distinct from election.
■ noun Grammar a word in the ~ case.
Origin
ME: from L. nominativus , translating Gk onomastikē (ptōsis) 'naming (case)'.