nominalnom·i·nal /ˈnɒmənəlˈnɑː-/ adjectiveadj1nominal head/leader etc someone who has the title of head, leader etc but does not have the normal responsibilities, powers etc of that jobAlthough he remained the nominal head of the campaign, his deputy took over responsibility for it.
2a nominal sum of money is very small, compared to the usual amount that would be paid or charged for somethingHe charges a nominal amount for his software, enough to cover expenses.
3ACCOUNTING a nominal figure, level etc is not the real one because something such as inflation has not been taken into accountWhile the Fed can peg the nominal federal funds rate, it cannot control the real rate (i.e. the nominal rate minus the rate of inflation).