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nominal

/ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/
noun
  1. (grammar) A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase.

    "This sentence contains two nominals."

  2. (grammar) A part of speech that shares features with nouns and adjectives. (Depending on the language, it may comprise nouns, adjectives, possibly numerals, pronouns, and participles.)

  3. A number (usually natural) used like a name; a numeric code or identifier. (See nominal number on Wikipedia.)

    "Numeric codes of characters used in programming are nominals."

adjective
  1. Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.

  2. Assigned to or bearing a person's name.

  3. Existing in name only.

    "a nominal difference"

Synonymsnormal, trifling
Antonymsreal

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