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nominally

 

[ หˆnษ‘ห.mษ™.nษ™l.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

by name

Nominally means in name only; it is used to describe something that is stated as being one thing but may not reflect reality or actual status. For instance, a nominal leader may not have real power or authority. The term can often indicate that something exists in theory or title but lacks substance. In economics, it may refer to values that do not take inflation into account. It highlights the distinction between how things are referred to and how they actually operate.

Synonyms

in name only, ostensibly, supposedly, theoretically.

Examples of usage

  • He was nominally the leader of the group.
  • The nominal rate of interest does not account for inflation.
  • She held a nominal title in the organization.
  • Nominally, they are a democratic country.

Translations

Translations of the word "nominally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nominalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฎเคฎเคพเคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช nominell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara nominal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพะผั–ะฝะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nominalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ็›ฎไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nominalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nominalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nominal olarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ช…๋ชฉ์ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณู…ูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nominรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nominรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅไน‰ไธŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nominalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nafnlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพะผะธะฝะฐะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nominal olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nominalmente

Etymology

The word 'nominally' comes from the Latin word 'nominalis', which means 'pertaining to names'. The Latin 'nomen' means 'name', reflecting the term's original meaning of something related to a name rather than reality. 'Nominal' was first used in English in the late 14th century, initially to describe concepts or terms. Over time, 'nominally' emerged to denote actions or statuses that exist in name only, highlighting a contrast between title and actual function. This notion is commonly applied in various fields such as economics, politics, and social sciences, where a distinction is drawn between formal titles and real-life authority or effectiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,799, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.