nominal
/ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩//ˈnɒm.ɪnl̩/noun
Definitions
(grammar) A noun or word group that functions as part of a noun phrase.
Example: 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.)
Example: 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
Definitions
Of, resembling, relating to, or consisting of a name or names.
Assigned to or bearing a person's name.
Existing in name only.
Example: a nominal difference
Of or relating to nominalism.