nominal
Say it: NOM-ih-nul /ˈnɑmənəl/ · adjective
What “nominal” means
Very small, especially when talking about a fee.
More precisely: Very small, especially of a fee; also, existing in name only.
Example: “The museum charges a nominal fee of two euros for the audio guide.”
When to use it
Use it in fairly formal conversation for a charge so small that paying it is hardly a burden.
It can also mean
It can also mean having a title or role without the real power.
Similar words
token, minimal, symbolic
Where it comes from
From Latin nomen, "name."
Quick check
The community workshop provides all your materials and asks for just a penny to take part. How is the fee?
exorbitant or nominal?
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nominal
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