nominal
Very small or far below the actual value
Examples
In a meeting
“There's a nominal fee of five dollars for registration”
Over coffee
“He's the team captain in name only—it's just a nominal title”
Why this word
small
small is relative size; nominal specifically means token amount or in name only, not substance
minor
minor suggests lesser importance; nominal means so small as to be symbolic or existing in name only
token
token captures one sense; nominal is formal and additionally means 'in name but not reality'
Usage tip
Use to indicate something is minimal in amount or only exists in name, not reality
Etymology
Latin 'nominalis' from 'nomen' (name)
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Related words
ample
More than enough; plentiful and sufficient.
negligible
So small or unimportant as to not be worth considering.
excessive
More than what is necessary, normal, or desirable; too much.
remnant
A remaining part of something after the rest has been used or removed
marginal
Small and not very important or significant; at the edge or border.
substantial
Considerable in importance, size, or worth.