Synonyms: nominal, nominal phrase, noun phrase
Definition: a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb
Similar words: phrase
Definition: an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
Definition: existing in name only
Usage: the nominal (or titular) head of his party
Similar words: formal
Definition: being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
Usage: pay one's formal respects; formal dress; a formal ball; the requirement was only formal and often ignored; a formal education
Synonyms: nominal, nominative
Definition: named; bearing the name of a specific person
Usage: nominative shares of stock
Similar words: specified
Definition: clearly and explicitly stated
Usage: meals are at specified times
Synonyms: nominal, token, tokenish
Definition: insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal)
Usage: the fee was nominal; a token gesture of resistance; a toknenish gesture
Similar words: minimal, minimum
Definition: the least possible
Usage: needed to enforce minimal standards; her grades were minimal; minimum wage; a minimal charge for the service