All nominal synonyms
nomΒ·iΒ·nal
N n adjective nominal
- supposed β assumed as true, regardless of fact; hypothetical: a supposed case.
- ostensible β outwardly appearing as such; professed; pretended: an ostensible cheerfulness concealing sadness.
- so-called β called or designated thus: the so-called Southern bloc.
- in name only β not in fact or in practice
- titular β existing or being such in title only; nominal; having the title but none of the associated duties, powers, etc.: the titular head of the company.
- theoretical β given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
- formal β being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one's formal respects.
- given β past participle of give.
- puppet β an artificial figure representing a human being or an animal, manipulated by the hand, rods, wires, etc., as on a miniature stage. Compare hand puppet, marionette.
- simple β easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
- alleged β An alleged fact has been stated but has not been proved to be true.
- apparent β An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
- honorary β given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
- mentioned β to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
- named β a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known.
- pretended β Informal. make-believe; simulated; counterfeit: pretend diamonds.
- professed β avowed; acknowledged.
- purported β reputed or claimed; alleged: We saw no evidence of his purported wealth.
- seeming β apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage.
- self-styled β styled, called, or considered by oneself as specified: a self-styled leader.
- stated β of or relating to the central civil government or authority.
- suggested β to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- insignificant β unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- trifling β of very little importance; trivial; insignificant: a trifling matter.
- token β something serving to represent or indicate some fact, event, feeling, etc.; sign: Black is a token of mourning.
- minimal β constituting a minimum: a minimal mode of transportation.
- minor β lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- peppercorn β the berry of the pepper plant, Piper nigrum, dried and used as a condiment, in pickling, etc.
- small β of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
- symbolic β serving as a symbol of something (often followed by of).
- low β to utter by or as by lowing.
- cheap β Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
- inconsiderable β small, as in value, amount, or size.
- inexpensive β not expensive; not high in price; costing little.
- low-priced β selling at a low price; inexpensive; cheap.
- meaningless β without meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeless; insignificant: a meaningless reply; a meaningless existence.
- trivial β of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- unnecessary β not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
noun nominal
- substantive β a noun.
- common noun β A common noun is a noun such as 'tree', 'water', or 'beauty' that is not the name of one particular person or thing. Compare proper noun.
- proper noun β Grammar. a noun that is used to denote a particular person, place, or thing, as Lincoln, Sarah, Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Hall.
- noun β any member of a class of words that can function as the main or only elements of subjects of verbs (A dog just barked), or of objects of verbs or prepositions (to send money from home), and that in English can take plural forms and possessive endings (Three of his buddies want to borrow John's laptop). Nouns are often described as referring to persons, places, things, states, or qualities, and the word noun is itself often used as an attributive modifier, as in noun compound; noun group. See also noun adjunct, noun clause, noun phrase. Synonyms: substantive, name.