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nominal Synonyms

Another word for nominal

Choosing another word for nominal depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Existing in name only; holding a title or status without the corresponding real power, function, or authority.

Usage Example

"Although the monarch remains the titular head of state, legislative authority rests entirely with the parliament."

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titular
Strong
symbolic
ostensible
so-called
ceremonial
theoretical
supposed
professed
purported
formal

• adjective (Context 2)

Very small or negligible in amount, especially in comparison to the real value or cost (of a price, fee, or sum of money).

Usage Example

"The community center charges only a token fee for its evening language classes."

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token
Strong
minimal
negligible
insignificant
symbolic
trifling
inconsiderable
small
slight
paltry

• adjective (Context 3)

Expressed in terms of current monetary face value without adjustment for inflation (of a financial rate, price, or value).

Usage Example

"While unadjusted wages rose slightly last year, real purchasing power declined due to inflation."

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unadjusted
Strong
stated

• adjective (Context 4)

Functioning normally, within acceptable parameters, and according to plan (especially in aerospace and engineering).

Usage Example

"Mission control confirmed that all spacecraft propulsion systems were normal shortly after liftoff."

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normal
Strong
satisfactory
standard
optimal

• adjective (Context 5)

Relating to, consisting of, or functioning as a noun or noun phrase in grammar, or relating to names.

Usage Example

"In many languages, adjectives can be used in substantival constructions without an accompanying noun."

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substantival
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substantive

• noun (Context 6)

A word or group of words that functions syntactically as a noun or noun phrase.

Usage Example

"In the sentence 'The poor need assistance,' the adjective 'poor' functions as a substantive."

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substantive

Opposites of nominal

The opposite of nominal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

de facto
actual
real
exorbitant
substantial
considerable
significant
effective
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