in name or thought but not in fact or not as things really are

She's the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy. 她名义上是我们学院的校长——实际工作都是由她的副手来完成的。

A nominal amount of money is very small compared to an expected price or value.

a nominal sum/charge 象征性的一笔款项／一点费用

For a nominal fee, they will deliver orders to customers' homes. 他们只象征性地收点费用就可以送货上门。

relating to a noun