noun
a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb
Synonyms
noun phrase
nominal phrase
adjective
relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
Examples
- the Russian system of nominal brevity
- a nominal lists of priests
- taxable males as revealed by the nominal rolls
adjective
insignificantly small
Synonyms
token(a)
tokenish
Examples
- a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
- the fee was nominal
- a token gesture of resistance
- a tokenish gesture
adjective
pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun
Examples
- nominal phrase
- noun phrase
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation
Examples
- the nominal GDP
- nominal interest rates
adjective
named
Synonyms
Examples
- bearing the name of a specific person
- nominative shares of stock
adjective
existing in name only
Synonyms
Examples
- the nominal (or titular) head of his party