1. existing in name only; not real or actual
2. very small in amount; token
3. relating to or consisting of names or terms
Usage: grammar

1. a word or phrase functioning as a noun
Usage: grammar

Examples

• He was the nominal head of the company, but his assistant made all the decisions.
• The fee was nominal, just five dollars for the entire service.
• She received a nominal raise of only fifty cents per hour.
• The nominal leader had no real authority over the group.
• They charged a nominal amount to cover basic costs.
• In the phrase ‘running water,’ the word ‘running’ serves as a nominal modifier.