a.

1. 名义上的，有名无实的
   My uncle is the nominal Chairman of the Board of our company. I am the one who is calling the shots.

   我叔叔只是公司名义上的董事长，实际上是由我掌权。

   The old man is only the nominal head of the business.

   那老人只是这个企业的挂名的总裁。

2. （金额等）微不足道的[B]
   They pay a nominal fee.

   他们象征性地付一点费。

3. 名字的，列名的
4. 【语】名词性的
   a nominal adjective

   名词性的形容词

n.

1. 名词性的词[C]

adj.

1. existing in name only.
   ▸relating to or consisting of names.
2. (of a sum of money) very small; far below the real value or cost:
   a nominal fee.
3. (of a quantity or dimension) stated but not necessarily corresponding exactly to the real value.
4. Grammar  headed by or having the function of a noun.
5. informal functioning normally or acceptably.