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.
Phrases and idioms:
nominal definition a statement of all that is connoted in the name of a concept. nominal value the face value (of a coin, shares, etc.).
Derivatives:
nominally adv.
Etymology: ME f. F nominal or L nominalis f. nomen -inis name