Pronominal (Noun)
Meaning
A phrase that functions as a pronoun.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- In the sentence "What's-her-name is coming over tonight," the phrase "What's-her-name" is an example of a pronominal.
- Some pronominals are used to refer to people in a derogatory way, such as "whatnot" or "whippersnapper".
- The phrase "you-know-who" is a common pronominal used to refer to someone without mentioning their name.
- The term "pronominal" refers to the function of phrases like "someone" or "somebody" within a sentence.
- "What's-his-name" is another example of a pronominal phrase commonly used to refer to a person whose name is unknown.