Nominal
/ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Nominal
noun
- (grammar) A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase.
"This sentence contains two nominals."
- (grammar) A part of speech that shares features with nouns and adjectives. (Depending on the language, it may comprise nouns, adjectives, possibly numerals, pronouns, and participles.)
- A number (usually natural) used like a name; a numeric code or identifier. (See nominal number on Wikipedia.)
"Numeric codes of characters used in programming are nominals."
- (police jargon) A person listed in the Police National Computer database as having been convicted, cautioned or recently arrested.
adjective
- Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
- Assigned to or bearing a person's name.
- Existing in name only.
"a nominal difference"
- Of or relating to nominalism.
- Insignificantly small.
"He gave me only a nominal sum for my services."
Anagrams of Nominal
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
n1
o1
m3
i1
n1
a1
l1
Total: 9 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Nominal
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Nominal"
Nominal is a 7-letter word that scores 9 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Nominal" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "nominal" is a low-scoring word.