English dictionary
nominal
/'n/A/m/@/n/-/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
ExamplesThe Russian system of nominal brevity.
A nominal lists of priests.
Taxable males as revealed by the nominal rolls.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun
ExamplesNominal phrase.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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of, relating to, or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation
ExamplesThe nominal GDP.
Nominal interest rates.
Antonyms realSource: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to a name or names; having to do with the literal meaning of a word; verbal; as, a <i>nominal</i> definition.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A nominalist.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
ExamplesThe fee was nominal.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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named; bearing the name of a specific person
Synonyms nominativeSource: WordNet 3.0
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existing in name only
ExamplesThe nominal (or titular) head of his party.
Synonyms titularSource: WordNet 3.0