nominal
Meaning: Existing in name only; very small or token in amount; or relating to a name or naming.
Nominal has several related senses. Most commonly, it means 'in name only' (a nominal leader who lacks real power) or 'very small' (a nominal fee). In economics, it contrasts with 'real' — nominal values are not adjusted for inflation. In grammar, it relates to nouns. The word frequently collocates with 'fee,' 'value,' 'sum,' 'head,' and 'rate.'
Examples
- The tenants pay only a nominal rent of one pound per year for the historic building. 租户每年只需为这座历史建筑支付一英镑的象征性租金。Los inquilinos pagan un alquiler puramente nominal de una libra al año por el edificio histórico.入居者はその歴史的建造物に対して年間わずか1ポンドという名目的な賃料しか支払っていません。입주자들은 그 역사적 건물에 대해 연간 1파운드라는 명목상의 임대료만 지불합니다.
- Although she held the nominal title of chairwoman, all decisions were made by the board. 虽然她拥有女主席的名义头衔,但所有决策都由董事会做出。Aunque ostentaba el título nominal de presidenta, todas las decisiones las tomaba la junta directiva.彼女は名目上は議長の肩書を持っていましたが、すべての決定は理事会が行っていました。그녀는 명목상 의장이라는 직함을 갖고 있었지만, 모든 결정은 이사회에서 내렸습니다.
- The nominal GDP figure looks impressive, but real growth has been far more modest. 名义GDP数字看起来令人印象深刻,但实际增长率要低得多。La cifra del PIB nominal resulta impresionante, pero el crecimiento real ha sido mucho más modesto.名目GDPの数字は印象的に見えますが、実質成長率ははるかに控えめです。명목 GDP 수치는 인상적으로 보이지만, 실질 성장률은 훨씬 더 완만했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin nominalis (of or belonging to a name), from nomen (name). Entered English via Old French in the 15th century, with the 'token amount' sense developing by the 17th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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