1. plural of nominal; words or phrases that function as nouns in a sentence
Usage: grammar; linguistics
2. plural of nominal; securities or investments with values stated at face value rather than market value
Usage: finance

Examples

• The teacher explained that nominals can include single words like ‘dog’ or entire phrases like ‘the big red house.’
• In the sentence ‘Running is fun,’ the word ‘running’ is one of the nominals.
• Gerunds and infinitives are common types of nominals in English grammar.
• The portfolio consisted mainly of nominals that were trading below their stated values.
• Investors often compare nominals to their current market prices to assess potential gains.
• The bond’s nominal value differed significantly from its trading price.