ˈnɔmɪnl adj. 1 existing in
name only;
not real or
actual (nominal
and real prices; nominal ruler). 2 (of a
sum of
money, rent, etc.) virtually
nothing;
much below the actual
value of a
thing. 3 of or in names (nominal and
essential distinctions). 4 consisting of or giving the names (nominal list of officers). 5 of or as or like a
noun. ønominal
definition a
statement of
all that is connoted in the name of a
concept. nominal value the
face value (of a
coin, shares, etc.). øønominally adv. [ME f. F nominal or L nominalis f.
nomen -inis name]