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
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.
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.
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.
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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