—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)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.