nominal
nominal Lexical Profile
nominal Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Existing in name only; holding a title or status without the corresponding real power, function, or authority.
"Although the monarch remains the nominal head of state, legislative authority rests entirely with the parliament."
Very small or negligible in amount, especially in comparison to the real value or cost (of a price, fee, or sum of money).
"The community center charges only a nominal fee for its evening language classes."
Expressed in terms of current monetary face value without adjustment for inflation (of a financial rate, price, or value).
"While nominal wages rose slightly last year, real purchasing power declined due to inflation."
Functioning normally, within acceptable parameters, and according to plan (especially in aerospace and engineering).
"Mission control confirmed that all spacecraft propulsion systems were nominal shortly after liftoff."
Relating to, consisting of, or functioning as a noun or noun phrase in grammar, or relating to names.
"In many languages, adjectives can be used in nominal constructions without an accompanying noun."
• noun
A word or group of words that functions syntactically as a noun or noun phrase.
"In the sentence 'The poor need assistance,' the adjective 'poor' functions as a nominal."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the 15th century from Latin nominalis, meaning 'relating to a name or names,' derived from nomen ('name').