Pronominal

usgb/prəʊˈnɑːmɪnl/
adjective

Relating to or functioning as a pronoun.

The words 'his' and 'their' are pronominal adjectives.
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Often appears as...

  • pronominal form
  • pronominal verb

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Multiple Roles

Pronominal words can act as adjectives, attaching to nouns, or stand alone as pronouns.

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Her book is fascinating, but hers is even better.
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Possession Emphasis

Pronominal adjectives emphasize who possesses something in a sentence.

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The choice is yours, not mine.
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Avoid Repetition

Use pronominal forms to avoid repeating the same noun, making sentences clearer and less wordy.

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Peter’s car is red; mine is blue.
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