prenominal

/ˌpriːmɒniːnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or denoting a word that qualifies or describes another word, especially a noun.

“The adjectives in the sentence are prenominal and describe the noun.”

2. adverb

In a prenominal position.

“The words were arranged prenominally for better readability.”

Synonyms

  • descriptive
  • qualifying

Antonyms

  • postnominal