Meaning Of The Word Nominal

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What's The Definition Of Nominal?

nominal
You use nominal to indicate that someone or something is supposed to have a particular identity or status, but in reality does not have it.

nominal in American English
of, consisting of, having the nature of, or giving a name or names
adjective: being such in name only; so-called; putative
noun: a word or group of words functioning as a noun

nominal in British English
adjective: in name only; theoretical
noun: a nominal element; a noun, noun phrase, or syntactically similar structure

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