Nominally

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Pronunciation: /ˈnɑmɪnəli/

Definitions of nominally

adjective existing or being something in name or form only

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel room was nominally clean, but there were still some stains on the carpet.

A2 The restaurant was nominally busy, but there were still plenty of empty tables available.

B1 The company's policy was nominally fair, but in practice, it favored certain employees over others.

B2 The new law was nominally intended to protect the environment, but many loopholes allowed companies to continue polluting.

C1 The government's efforts to combat poverty were nominally successful, but the underlying issues remained unresolved.

C2 The peace treaty was nominally signed by both parties, but tensions continued to simmer beneath the surface.

adverb relating to or in name only; officially or theoretically

Example Sentences

A1 She is nominally in charge of the project, but others make most of the decisions.

A2 The company is nominally based in New York, but most of the employees work remotely.

B1 The new law is nominally aimed at reducing pollution, but its effectiveness remains to be seen.

B2 The organization is nominally a non-profit, but some suspect they are profiting off donations.

C1 The president is nominally the head of state, but the prime minister holds more power.

C2 The treaty was nominally signed to promote peace, but conflicts continued to escalate.

Examples of nominally in a Sentence

formal The company nominally increased salaries by 3% this year.

informal She's nominally in charge of the project, but doesn't really do much.

slang He's nominally the boss, but we all know who really runs the show.

figurative The painting is nominally a landscape, but upon closer inspection, it reveals hidden meanings.

Grammatical Forms of nominally

past tense

nominated

plural

nominally

comparative

more nominally

superlative

most nominally

present tense

nominally

future tense

will nominally

perfect tense

has nominally

continuous tense

is nominally

singular

nominally

positive degree

nominally

infinitive

to nominate

gerund

nominating

participle

nominating

Origin and Evolution of nominally

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nominally' originated from the Latin word 'nominālis', which is derived from 'nōmen' meaning 'name'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'nominally' was primarily associated with pertaining to a name or in name only. Over time, the usage of the word has evolved to also mean existing in name only, without any real substance or significance.