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Definitions from the WebNominal HeadDefinition: In linguistics, the nominal head refers to the main noun or noun phrase that governs the rest of the words within a noun phrase. Sense 1: In syntax, the nominal head represents the main noun that determines the grammatical properties of a noun phrase. It is typically the word that carries the inflectional and agreement features. Example sentence: The nominal head of the noun phrase "the big blue car" is "car" as it determines the number agreement (singular) and carries the inflectional morphemes. Sense 2: In morphology, the nominal head refers to the central noun in a compound noun construction that determines the overall meaning of the compound. Example sentence: In the compound noun "rainbow," the nominal head is "bow" which is responsible for the primary meaning, while "rain" contributes to the descriptive aspect of the term. Sense 3: In sociolinguistics and dialectology, a nominal head can refer to a term or word that is commonly used and recognized within a specific local community or region. Example sentence: The colloquial term "soda" is the nominal head for soft drinks in some regions of the United States. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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