nominal

Definition

• adj. relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
• adj. insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
• adj. pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun
• adj. of, relating to, or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation

Word forms

Plural

nominals

Example sentences

1. a.

   The nominal fee for the event is only five dollars, but the actual cost is much higher.

2. n.

   In grammar, a nominal is a word or group of words that functions as a noun.