nominal
/ˈnɑ.mɪ.nl̩/ noun C2- A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase. · This sentence contains two nominals.
- A part of speech that shares features with nouns and adjectives. (Depending on the language, it may comprise nouns, adjectives, possibly numerals, pronouns, and participles.)
- A number (usually natural) used like a name; a numeric code or identifier. (See nominal number on Wikipedia.) · Numeric codes of characters used in programming are nominals.
Plural nominals
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“TO THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE: On account of the bequest of the late Ezekiah Hopkins, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., there is now another vacancy open which entitles a member of the League to a salary of £ 4 a week for purely nominal services.
“‘Is purely nominal.’
“‘What do you call purely nominal?’
“I think he has only been its nominal head for many years,” said Anne.
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