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nominal
[nom-uh-nl]
adjective
being such in name only; so-called; putative.
a nominal treaty;
the nominal head of the country.
Synonyms: ,(of a price, consideration, etc.) named as a mere matter of form, being trifling in comparison with the actual or expected amount or value; minimal or insignificant.
a nominal fee;
a nominal improvement.
of, relating to, or constituting a name or names.
Grammar.
of, relating to, or producing a noun or nouns.
a nominal suffix.
functioning as or like a noun.
assigned to a person by name.
nominal shares of stock.
containing, bearing, or giving a name or names.
(of money, income, or the like) measured in an amount rather than in real value.
Nominal wages have risen 50 percent, but real wages are down because of inflation.
Chiefly Aerospace.performing or achieved within expected, acceptable limits; normal and satisfactory.
The mission was nominal throughout.
noun
Grammar.a word or group of words functioning as a noun.
nominal
/ ˈɒɪə /
adjective
in name only; theoretical
the nominal leader
minimal in comparison with real worth or what is expected; token
a nominal fee
of, relating to, constituting, bearing, or giving a name
grammar of or relating to a noun or noun phrase
noun
grammar a nominal element; a noun, noun phrase, or syntactically similar structure
Leisure:Bell-ringing the harmonic an octave above the strike tone of a bell
Other Word Forms
- prenominal adjective
- unnominal adjective
- unnominally adverb
- ˈԴdzԲ adverb
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of nominal1
Example Sentences
The GOP is even more unwavering than their nominal opposition in their support of Israel, so the conservative media giant could be expected to offer glad-handing and softball questions.
Its owner Polish firm Pepco confirmed it had sold the brand for a "nominal" sum to US investment firm Gordon Brothers.
It's certainly worth paying a nominal amount to stimulate the economy and boost one's own stock portfolio.
Bureau of Economic Analysis indicated that California’s nominal gross domestic product now exceeds Japan’s.
"Even then, we continue to rely on this overburdened system to combat minor infractions, including those that attract nominal fines," the report says.
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