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nominal
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[ˈnɒmɪnl], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- (of a role or status) existing in name only
(e.g: Thailand retained nominal independence under Japanese military occupation)
- (of a price or charge) very small; far below the real value or cost
(e.g: they charge a nominal fee for the service)
- (of a quantity or dimension) stated or expressed but not necessarily corresponding exactly to the real value
(e.g: EU legislation allowed variation around the nominal weight (that printed on each packet))
- relating to or functioning as a noun
(e.g: a nominal group)
- (chiefly in the context of space travel) functioning normally or acceptably
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Origin
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late 15th century (as a term in grammar): from Latin nominalis, from nomen, nomin- ‘name’
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