nominal

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɒm.ɪnl̩/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/

Adjective

Positive nominal

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before a noun) The nominal price, rate, or wage is the one before adjustments to reflect the true value.
   • Antonym: real

   GDP grew at a nominal rate of 3.4%, or 1.4% after adjusting for inflation.

2. (usually before a noun) A nominal position, change, etc. is one in name only, without reflection what actually happens.

   They gained nominal independence from Britain in 1941, but Britain continued to exercise a good deal of control for years.

3. (usually before a noun) A nominal sum, fee, charge, gift, etc. is a small one compared to the true value.

   He lives with his parents who only charge him a nominal rent.

4. (usually before a noun) (linguistics) A nominal form, position, phrase, etc. is related to nouns.

   The nominal form of the word is aki.

Noun

Singular nominal

Plural nominals

1. (linguistics) A nominal is a noun or phrase that functions as head of a noun phrase.

   This sentence contains two nominals.

2. (linguistics) A nominal is a word or phrase that shares features with nouns.

Related words

• nominalization/nominalisation