nominal (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈnɒmɪnl/
Definition
Existing in name only; very small in amount or value compared to what is expected or required.
Examples
They made a nominal effort to clean up, but the room was still quite messy.
The club charges a nominal membership fee to cover administrative costs.
Despite his nominal leadership, the real power lay with the committee.
How to Use nominal
- nominal amount (collocation)
- A very small amount of something, often money. — "They paid only a nominal amount for the antique vase."
- nominal charge (collocation)
- A very small charge or price. — "There's a nominal charge for using the gym facilities."
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