Nominal
(adjective)
- In name only; nominal title or position.
- Relating to or consisting of a name or names.
- Of, relating to, or being a monetary unit or system that serves as a means of exchange but has little or no intrinsic value.
Origin:
From latin nominalis, from nomen (name).
Examples:
- He held a nominal position in the company, but had no real power.
- The country has a nominal leader, but the real power lies with the military.
- The nominal value of the currency has changed due to inflation.
- The nominal price of the product does not reflect its true cost.
- The nominal head of the family is responsible for making important decisions.