nominal

• Décrit quelque chose de si petit ou insignifiant qu'il mérite à peine d'être pris en compte, ou qui n'existe que de nom, sans réalité effective.

Describes something that is so small or insignificant that it is hardly worth considering, or something that exists in name only.

1. In name onlyB2formal

   Existing in name or title only, not in reality or substance.

   Nominal (de nom seulement)

   • He is the nominal head of the company, but his deputy makes all decisions.
   • The king holds nominal power, while the parliament governs.
   • She was the nominal leader of the project, though others did the work.

   Synonymesformalostensibleso-calledsupposedtitulartoken

   Antonymesactualrealsubstantivetrue

2. Very small amountB2formal

   (Of a price or fee) very small; negligible.

   nominal (sens très faible prix)

   • The service is provided for a nominal fee of one dollar.
   • They charged only a nominal rent for the apartment.
   • Membership costs a nominal amount per year.

   Synonymesmereminimalnegligiblesymbolictinytokentrifling

   Antonymesexcessiveexorbitantextortionateinflatedoutrageoussteep

3. EconomicsC1formalbusiness

   Not adjusted for inflation; expressed in current prices.

   nominal (en économie)

   • Nominal GDP increased by 5% last year.
   • The nominal interest rate is 8%, but the real rate is lower.
   • We need to compare nominal and real wages.

   Synonymescurrentmoneyunadjusted

   Antonymesreal