nominally

An adverb meaning "in name only" or "officially but not in reality." It is used to describe something that exists or is done in name or form, but not in actual effect or substance.

• 🇷🇺Наречие, означающее «только по названию» или «официально, но не на самом деле». Используется для описания чего-либо, что существует или делается по названию или форме, но не по фактическому действию или сути.

1. In name only C1 formal

   In a way that exists in name or title only, not in reality.

   • He is nominally the CEO, but his assistant makes all the decisions.
   • The country is nominally a democracy, but the military holds the real power.
   • She is nominally in charge of the project, though the team works independently.

   🇷🇺Номинально

   Synonyms: formallyofficiallyostensiblypurportedlysupposedly

   Antonyms: actuallygenuinelyreallytruly

2. Very small amount C1 formal

   To a very small or insignificant degree.

   • The service is nominally free, but there are hidden fees.
   • The rent is nominally low, but the maintenance costs are high.
   • He was paid a nominally small salary for his work.

   🇷🇺Номинально

   Synonyms: barelyinsignificantlymarginallyminimallyscarcelyslightly

   Antonyms: considerablygreatlymateriallysignificantlysubstantially

• more nominally comparative form
• most nominally superlative form