nominal
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/ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/
English
Definitions
noun
- (grammar) A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase.“This sentence contains two nominals.”
- (grammar) A part of speech that shares features with nouns and adjectives. (Depending on the language, it may comprise nouns, adjectives, possibly numerals, pronouns, and participles.)
- A number (usually natural) used like a name; a numeric code or identifier. (See nominal number on Wikipedia.)“Numeric codes of characters used in programming are nominals.”
- (police jargon) A person listed in the Police National Computer database as having been convicted, cautioned or recently arrested.
adjective
- Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
- Assigned to or bearing a person's name.
- Existing in name only.“a nominal difference”
- Of or relating to nominalism.
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Synonyms
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