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Definition nominal in British English

nominal adjective

adjective
/ˈnɒmɪn(ə)l/
1

a nominal amount of money is a very small amount which is much less than something is really worth

Example

Transport can be provided for a nominal sum.

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a nominal fee/charge/cost

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2

used about something that is officially described in a particular way when it is not really true or correct

Example

He is still the nominal leader of the organization.

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areas under nominal government control

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3

the nominal amount or value of something is its official amount or value and not the real one

Example

shares with a nominal value of £1,000

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4

concerning a noun, or used as a noun

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Definition nominal in British English