Nominal

Meaning

very small in size or amount; existing in name only

Existing in name only; very small in amount.

Example Sentences

He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.

He was the nominal leader of the group but had no real power.

Example Expressions

in name only

Synonyms

minimal, token, symbolic, tiny, titular

Entry 1

minimal, token, symbolic, tiny

Entry 2

titular, symbolic, token, minimal

Antonyms

substantial, significant, considerable, real, actual

Entry 1

substantial, significant, considerable

Entry 2

real, actual, substantial

Collocations

nominal fee, nominal amount, nominal value, nominal role, nominal leader

Entry 1

nominal fee, nominal amount, nominal value

Entry 2

nominal fee, nominal role, nominal leader, nominal value