postnominal

Speech parts

1. postnominal - Noun

2. postnominal - Adjective

Meaning

Something, such as a title or abbreviation denoting an attained academic degree or a membership in an organization, which is placed after a name.

(linguistics) Something which is placed after a noun, as "of mine" in "friend of mine".

postnominal (not comparable)

Alternative form of post-nominal

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Examples

Plurality can be marked by postnominal particles, numerals, or reduplication of a following adjective, which, although similar to intensification, is usually not ambiguous due to context. Source: Internet

Perhaps for this reason, a Nigerian lawyer is also often referred to as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and many Nigerian lawyers term themselves Barrister-at-Law complete with the postnominal initials "B. Source: Internet

Prenominal adjectives agree in gender (like French), however, postnominal adjectives do not agree in gender (unlike French). Source: Internet

Recipients of orders, decorations and medals receive no styling of Sir or Dame, but they may attach the according postnominal letters to their name, e.g. John Smith, VC. Source: Internet

Rhodes (1977), Bloomfield (1984) Adjectives are French-origin (Cree has no adjectives), and as in French they are either pre- or postnominal. Source: Internet

They may, however, attach the relevant postnominal initials. Source: Internet

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