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nominally

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnɑmɪnəli/ · UK /ˈnɒmɪnəli/

nominally means: Officially or in name, although the real situation is different.

adverb

IN NAMEC1

Officially or in name, although the real situation is different.

  • She is nominally in charge.
  • The country was nominally independent but relied on foreign support.
  • Although nominally a charity, the organization operated like a business.

Similar words: officially, in name only

Opposites: actually

Common phrases: nominally independent, nominally in charge, nominally responsible

SLIGHTLYC2

By a very small amount.

  • Prices were nominally higher this month.
  • The new engine is only nominally more efficient.
  • Costs rose nominally after the change.

Similar words: slightly, marginally

Opposites: considerably

Common phrases: nominally higher, nominally cheaper, rise nominally

AS NOUNC2

In a way that uses a word or expression as a noun.

  • Here, the adjective is used nominally.
  • Some verb forms can function nominally.
  • The phrase behaves nominally in this sentence.

Common phrases: used nominally, function nominally

Questions about nominally

What does nominally mean?

Officially or in name, although the real situation is different.

What is nominally in other languages?

Türkçe: ismen · Español: nominalmente · Français: nominalement · Deutsch: nominell · Italiano: nominalmente · 日本語: 名目上

How do you pronounce nominally?

In American English /ˈnɑmɪnəli/; in British English /ˈnɒmɪnəli/.

How do you use nominally in a sentence?

She is nominally in charge. The country was nominally independent but relied on foreign support.

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