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Word: Nominal
Speech Type: Adjective
late 15th century (as a term in grammar): from Latin nominalis, from nomen, nomin- ‘name’
ˈnɒmɪnl
(of a role or status) existing in name only
Short Definition:existing in name only
Examples:- Thailand retained nominal independence under Japanese military occupation
(of a price or charge) very small; far below the real value or cost
Short Definition:(of price) very small
Examples:- they charge a nominal fee for the service
(of a quantity or dimension) stated or expressed but not necessarily corresponding exactly to the real value
Short Definition:not corresponding exactly to the real value
Examples:- EU legislation allowed variation around the nominal weight (that printed on each packet)
relating to or functioning as a noun
Short Definition:relating to noun
Examples:- a nominal group
(chiefly in the context of space travel) functioning normally or acceptably.
Short Definition:functioning normally
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