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   nominal

   /ˈnɒmɪnl/

   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 charge) very small; far below the real value or cost: "they charge a nominal fee for the service" Similar tokensymbolicemblematicpeppercorntinyminuteminimalsmallinfinitesimalinsignificanttriflingnot worth mentioningnot worth bothering aboutinformal:minusculepiddlingpifflingnickel-and-dimerare:exiguousOpposite considerablesubstantial
   • 3. (of a quantity or dimension) stated or expressed but not necessarily corresponding exactly to the real value: "EU legislation allowed variation around the nominal weight (that printed on each packet)"
   • ▪ expressed in terms of current prices or figures, without making allowance for changes over time: "the nominal exchange rate"
   • 4. relating to or functioning as 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’.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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

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   Nominal can mean not really, small, or grammatical. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     NOMINAL meaning: 1. in name or thought but not in fact or...

   • Nominal: Thai Translation

     nominal translate: แต่ในนาม, ซึ่งเล็กน้อยมาก. Learn more in...

   • Nominal in Spanish

     nominal translate: nominal, simbólico, nominal, nominal,...

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     NOMINAL translate: 非事实的, 名义上的；有名无实的, 小的, （金额）微不足道的，象征性的, ,...

   • Nominal in Russian

     NOMINAL translate: номинальный, формальный , символический,...

   • Znaczenie Nominal, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     NOMINAL definicja: 1. in name or thought but not in fact or...

   • Nominal: Indonesian Translation

     NOMINAL translate: nominal, kecil. Learn more in the...

   • Nominal: Polish Translation

     nominal translate: nominalny, formalny, symboliczny,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nominalNominal Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Sep 14, 2011 · Nominal can be an adjective meaning related to a noun or a name, or a noun meaning a word or word group functioning as a noun. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and usage in different contexts.

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5. 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.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNOMINAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Nominal can mean not really, small, or grammatical. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts with examples and translations.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › nominalNOMINAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Nominal means being such in name only, minimal, or relating to a noun. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Dictionary.com.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nominalNominal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name. “the Russian system of nominal brevity”. “a nominal lists of priests”. “taxable males as revealed by the nominal rolls”. adjective. named; bearing the name of a specific person. synonyms: nominative. specified. clearly and explicitly stated.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › nominalNominal - definition of nominal by The Free Dictionary

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   Nominal can be an adjective meaning relating to a name or existing in name only, or a noun meaning a word or group of words functioning as a noun. See different meanings, synonyms, and usage examples from various sources.