nominal

Universal Words adjective 1 being sth in name only, and not in reality: the nominal leader of the party * He remained in nominal control of the business for another ten years. * The shares were sold for well below their nominal value. 2 (of a sum of money) very small and much less than the normal cost or change: We only pay a nominal rent. * We make a nominal charge for use of the tennis courts. 3 (grammar) connected with a noun or nouns nominally adverb: He was nominally in charge of the company.