nominative: Meaning and Definition of

nom•i•na•tive

1. (in certain inflected languages, as Sanskrit, Latin, and Russian) noting a case having as its function the indication of the subject of a finite verb, as in Latin Nauta bonus est “The sailor is good,” with nauta “sailor” in the nominative case.
2. similar to such a case in function or meaning.
2. nominated; appointed by nomination.
3. made out in a person's name, as a certificate or security.