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   Nom·i·nal

   /ˈnämən(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a role or status) existing in name only: "Thailand retained nominal independence under Japanese military occupation" Similar in name/title onlytitularformalofficialceremonialtheoreticalpurportedsupposedostensibleself-styledso-calledwould-beOpposite real
   • ▪ relating to or consisting of names: "the streets have names like Third Avenue, but the resemblance to Manhattan is only nominal"
   • 2. (of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost: "some firms charge only a nominal fee for the service" Similar tokensymbolicemblematicpeppercorntinyminuteminimalsmallinfinitesimalinsignificanttriflingnot worth mentioningnot worth bothering aboutinformal:minusculepiddlingpifflingnickel-and-dimerare:exiguousOpposite considerablesubstantial
   • 3. (of a quantity or dimension, especially of manufactured articles) stated or expressed but not necessarily corresponding exactly to the real value: "legislation allowed variation around the nominal weight (that printed on each packet)"
   • ▪ (of a rate or other figure) expressed in terms of a certain amount, without making allowance for changes in real value over time: "the nominal exchange rate"
   • 4. relating to, headed by, or having the function of a noun: "a nominal group"
   • 5. (chiefly in the context of space travel) functioning normally or acceptably. informal

   Word Origin late 15th century (as a term in grammar): from Latin nominalis, from nomen, nomin- ‘name’.

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   The meaning of NOMINAL is of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction. How to use nominal in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNOMINAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NOMINAL definition: 1. in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are: 2. A nominal amount of money is…. Learn more.

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   NOMINAL meaning: 1. in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are: 2. A nominal amount of money is…. Learn more.

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   Nominal definition: being such in name only; so-called; putative. See examples of NOMINAL used in a sentence.

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   noun. a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb. synonyms: nominal phrase, noun phrase. see more. see less. type of: phrase. an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence. adjective.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNOMINAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   You use nominal to indicate that someone or something is supposed to have a particular identity or status, but in reality does not have it. As he was still not allowed to run a company, his partner became its nominal head.

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   NOMINAL meaning: 1. existing officially, but not in reality: 2. A nominal sum of money is a small amount of money: . Learn more.

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   nominal. adjective. /ˈnɒmɪnl/. /ˈnɑːmɪnl/. being something in name only, and not in reality. the nominal leader of the party. He remained in nominal control of the business for another ten years. The shares were sold for well below their nominal value.

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    The meaning of NOMINAL DEFINITION is a statement giving the meaning of a name, word, or expression —contrasted with real definition. How to use nominal definition in a sentence.

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    1. being such in name only; so-called; putative: the nominal head of the country. 2. (of a price, fee, etc.) named as a matter of form, being trifling in comparison with the actual value: a nominal price. 3. of, pertaining to, or constituting a name or names.