5 days ago · 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.

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.

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.

Schools, libraries, and other organizations often ask you to make a nominal donation to their cause. While you want to support many causes, these nominal donations soon add up to a substantial …