Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hutton (?1566–1639), Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist. From nominative + -ly.
Definition of nominatively in US English:
nominatively
adverbˈnɒm(ɪ)nətɪvli
Grammar rare
In the form or manner of a nominative.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Hutton (?1566–1639), Church of England clergyman and religious controversialist. From nominative + -ly.