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in name only

/ɪn neɪm ˈəʊnli/

Traducción: Se usa para describir algo que existe o se llama con un título o etiqueta determinados, pero que no posee las cualidades, derechos o esencia reales asociados a ese nombre.

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/ɪn neɪm ˈəʊnli/C1formal
  • esSe usa para describir algo que existe o se llama con un título o etiqueta determinados, pero que no posee las cualidades, derechos o esencia reales asociados a ese nombre.

Used to describe something that exists or is called by a particular title or label, but lacks the true qualities, rights, or substance associated with that name.

  1. Not in realityB2formal

    Used to describe something that exists or is called a certain thing, but does not have the true qualities or reality of that thing.

    essolo de nombre

    • He is the manager in name only; his assistant makes all the decisions.
    • Their marriage was in name only; they lived in separate houses.
    • The company is a charity in name only, as it makes large profits.