Meaning of nominal in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈnɑmən(ə)l/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   nominal

   Definitions

   1. insignificantly small

   Examples

   • « a matter of form only ('tokenish' is informal) »
   • « the fee was nominal »
   • « a token gesture of resistance »
   • « a tokenish gesture »

   Synonyms

   • minimal
   • minimum
2. 2. named

   Examples

   • « bearing the name of a specific person »
   • « nominative shares of stock »

   Synonyms

   • specified
3. 3. being such in name only

   Examples

   • « the nominal (or titular) head of his party »

   Synonyms

   • formal

4. Qualitative Adjective

   nominal

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name

   Examples

   • « the Russian system of nominal brevity »
   • « a nominal lists of priests »
   • « taxable males as revealed by the nominal rolls »
5. 2. pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun

   Examples

   • « nominal phrase »
   • « noun phrase »
6. 3. being value in terms of specification on currency or stock certificates rather than purchasing power

   Examples

   • « nominal or face value »

   Antonyms

   • real