Definition

In grammar, relating to the case of nouns and pronouns that typically indicates the subject of a verb. Also used more broadly to mean 'relating to a name' or 'appointed by name.'

Example Usage

In the sentence 'She runs,' the pronoun 'she' is in the nominative case because it performs the action.

Origin

From Latin 'nominativus,' derived from 'nominare,' meaning 'to name.'

Fun Fact

The nominative case is present in many Indo-European languages like German, Russian, and Latin, but English has largely simplified its case system.

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