Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nominally
adverb
/ˈnɒmɪnəli/
Definition
in name only; officially or theoretically, but not in substance.
Examples
- Despite being nominally in charge, she had very little actual power.
- The company is nominally successful, but it struggles to turn a profit.
- He is nominally a leader, but the team makes all the decisions.
Meaning
Nominally refers to a situation where something is described by a name or title, but its actual importance or existence is not significant.
Synonyms
- theoretically
- supposedly
- ostensibly
- in name only
