GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 2 definitions

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   Nominal , a. [L. nominalis, fr. nomen, nominis, name. See Name.]
   Of or pertaining to a name or names; having to do with the literal meaning of a word; verbal; as, a nominal definition.
   Bp. Pearson.
   
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   Existing in name only; not real; as, a nominal difference. “Nominal attendance on lectures.” 
   Macaulay.
   
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   Hence: Insignificant; trifling; -- of prices or costs, as compared with the benefits gained; as, to pay a nominal sum for the data; a nominal fee.
   PJC
   Within acceptable limits; as expected; as, the hydraulic lines are at nominal pressure; -- used mostly in aviation and space operations.
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2.       
   Nominal, n.
   A nominalist. [Obs.]
   Camden.
   
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   (Gram.) A verb formed from a noun.
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   A name; an appellation.
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   A is the nominal of the sixth note in the natural diatonic scale.
   Moore (Encyc. of Music. )
   
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