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.

• 🇵🇹Advérbio que significa «apenas em nome» ou «oficialmente, mas não de fato». Usado para descrever algo que existe ou é feito apenas no nome ou na forma, mas não na prática ou na essência.

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.

   🇵🇹Nominalmente

   Sinônimos: formallyofficiallyostensiblypurportedlysupposedly

   Antônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Nominalmente

   Sinônimos: barelyinsignificantlymarginallyminimallyscarcelyslightly

   Antônimos: considerablygreatlymateriallysignificantlysubstantially

• more nominally comparative form
• most nominally superlative form