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nominal - Dictionary definition and meaning for nominal

NOMINAL

(noun) a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb
synonyms : nominal phrase , noun phrase
Nominals are used in sentences the same way as nouns. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) of, relating to, or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation
"the nominal GDP", "nominal interest rates"
A nominal interest rate is the rate of interest before adjustment for inflation. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun
"nominal phrase", "noun phrase"
We were tested on nominal phrases in the final exam. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) 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"
The temple authority has compiled a nominal list of priests. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) existing in name only
"the nominal (or titular) head of his party"
synonyms : titular
He is only the nominal head of his party. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) named; bearing the name of a specific person
"nominative shares of stock"
synonyms : nominative
The company provided nominal shares to all its partners. -added by naila_inlas
(adj.) insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
"the fee was nominal", "a token gesture of resistance", "a toknenish gesture"
synonyms : token , tokenish

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