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Synonyms of nominal

3 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for nominal is ceremonial. Other synonyms of nominal are trifling and normal. The opposite of nominal is real.

Synonyms and similar words for nominal

adjectiveExisting in name only.

  • ceremonialUsed only for the purpose of ceremony; symbolic.

adjectiveInsignificantly small.

adjectiveAccording to plan or design.

Opposite of nominal

adjectiveOf or relating to the presumed or approximate value, rather than the actual value.

  • effectiveEfficient, serviceable, or operative, available for useful work.

adjectiveWithout adjustment to remove the effects of inflation.

  • realTrue, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.

Meaning of nominal

  1. adjective Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
  2. adjective Assigned to or bearing a person's name.
  3. adjective Existing in name only.

Full definition of nominal

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Questions about synonyms of nominal

What is another word for nominal?
Nominal has 3 synonyms on Word.ws, such as ceremonial, trifling and normal.
What is the opposite of nominal?
The opposite of nominal is real.
What does nominal mean?
Nominal means of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: nominal (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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