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nominal

//ˈnɒmɪnl//
English Definition
In name only; very small.
中文释义
名义上的;微不足道的
Example Sentence

The society charges a nominal fee for membership, barely enough to cover the postage for its quarterly bulletin.

该学会只收取象征性的会费,勉强够支付季刊的邮费。

Synonyms
token negligible titular
Antonyms
substantial actual
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
nomin(名) → 有名无实。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “nominal”?

  1. A A sign of a condition or problem.
  2. B Strictness; severe exactness.
  3. C Unremitting; harshly persistent.
  4. D In name only; very small.
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D — In name only; very small.. “nominal” means In name only; very small..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “In name only; very small.”?

  1. A symptom
  2. B relentless
  3. C nominal
  4. D rigor
Show answer

C — nominal. “nominal” means In name only; very small..

Common questions about “nominal”

What does “nominal” mean?

nominal — In name only; very small.. In Chinese: 名义上的;微不足道的.

How do you pronounce “nominal”?

nominal is pronounced //ˈnɒmɪnl//.

How is “nominal” used in a sentence?

The society charges a nominal fee for membership, barely enough to cover the postage for its quarterly bulletin. (该学会只收取象征性的会费,勉强够支付季刊的邮费。)

What are synonyms for “nominal”?

token, negligible, titular — all close in meaning to nominal (In name only; very small.).

What is the opposite of “nominal”?

substantial, actual — each the opposite of nominal (In name only; very small.).

Is “nominal” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. nominal is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “nominal”?

nomin(名) → 有名无实。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.