"nominal" meaning in English

See nominal in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈnɒm.ɪnl̩/ [UK], /ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/ [US, Canada] Forms: nominal [positive], [comparative], [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective}} [POS TABLE]
  1. The nominal price, rate, or wage is the one before adjustments to reflect the true value.
    Sense id: simple-nominal-en-adj-ylVZ7oe2 Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
  2. A nominal position, change, etc. is one in name only, without reflection what actually happens.
    Sense id: simple-nominal-en-adj-e1FraRPe Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
  3. A nominal sum, fee, charge, gift, etc. is a small one compared to the true value.
    Sense id: simple-nominal-en-adj-Uzssl8Sp Categories (other): Attributive modifiers
  4. A nominal form, position, phrase, etc. is related to nouns.
    Sense id: simple-nominal-en-adj-wkxdTmZC Categories (other): Attributive modifiers, Linguistics

Noun

IPA: /ˈnɒm.ɪnl̩/ [UK], /ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/ [US, Canada] Forms: nominal [singular], nominals [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A nominal is a noun or phrase that functions as head of a noun phrase.
    Sense id: simple-nominal-en-noun-Xw3BrDT- Categories (other): Linguistics
  2. A nominal is a word or phrase that shares features with nouns.
    Sense id: simple-nominal-en-noun-4g4YSETA Categories (other): Linguistics
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          "text": "GDP grew at a nominal rate of 3.4%, or 1.4% after adjusting for inflation."
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        {
          "text": "They gained nominal independence from Britain in 1941, but Britain continued to exercise a good deal of control for years."
        }
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          "text": "He lives with his parents who only charge him a nominal rent."
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