1. in a pronominal manner; as or like a pronoun
Usage: grammar; linguistics

Examples

• The word ‘one’ functions pronominally in the sentence ‘I need a new one.’
• In this construction, the adjective is used pronominally.
• The determiner ‘this’ can be used pronominally to replace a noun phrase.
• When ‘mine’ is used pronominally, it stands alone without a following noun.
• The linguist explained how certain words function pronominally in different contexts.