Nominally

/ˈnɒm.ɪ.nə.li/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In name only; officially but not in reality.

The company is nominally headed by a CEO, but the real decisions are made by the board.

In a manner that relates to names or terms.

The nominally defined roles in the project were often blurred in practice.

In a trivial or insignificant way.

The fee is nominally low, but it still represents a cost to the participants.

With respect to a name or title rather than substantial or real matters.

Nominally, the event was described as a festival, but only a handful of activities were planned.

Late Latin 'nominalis', from 'nomen' meaning 'name'.

nominally in charge:

Having the title or position without real authority.

nominal interest:

The stated interest rate before taking inflation into account.

nominal value:

The face value of something without considering market value.

Just for show; not genuine.

That committee is just nominally inclusive; they don't really take opinions.

Only a title with no real power.

She's nominally the leader, but the real decisions are made elsewhere.