nominal

(noun) a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb. Synonyms: noun phrase, nominal phrase.

(adj) relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name. Examples: "The russian system of nominal brevity." "A nominal lists of priests." "Taxable males as revealed by the nominal rolls."

(adj) insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal). Synonyms: token(prenominal), tokenish. Examples: "The fee was nominal." "A token gesture of resistance." "A toknenish gesture."

(adj) pertaining to a noun or to a word group that functions as a noun. Examples: "Nominal phrase." "Noun phrase."

(adj) of, relating to, or characteristic of an amount that is not adjusted for inflation. Synonyms: nominal (vs. real). Examples: "The nominal gdp." "Nominal interest rates."

(adj) named; bearing the name of a specific person. Synonyms: nominative. Example: "Nominative shares of stock."

(adj) existing in name only. Synonyms: titular. Example: "The nominal (or titular) head of his party."