The meaning of NOMINAL is existing or being something in name or form only. How to use nominal in a sentence. Did you know?

NOMINAL definition: being such in name only; so-called; putative. See examples of nominal used in a sentence.

nominal adjective (SMALL) A nominal amount of money is very small compared to an expected price or value: a nominal sum / charge

1. in name only; theoretical: the nominal leader. 2. minimal in comparison with real worth or what is expected; token: a nominal fee.

Definition of nominal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word nominal, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

NOMINAL meaning: 1 : existing as something in name only not actual or real; 2 : very small in amount

Economics, Business (of money, income, or the like) measured in an amount rather than in real value: Nominal wages have risen 50 percent, but real wages are down because of inflation.

In economics, the nominal value, rate, or level of something is the one expressed in terms of current prices or figures, without taking into account general changes in prices that take place over time.

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