n. & adj.
--n. Gram.
1. the case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, expressing the subject of a verb.
2 a word in this case.
--adj.
1. Gram. of or in this case.
2 of, or appointed by, nomination (as distinct from election).
Derivatives:
nominatival adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF nominatif -ive or L nominativus (as NOMINATE), transl. Gk onomastike (ptosis case)