nominally
In a nominal manner; in name onlyIn a nominal manner; in name only.
» The group is nominally banned, but tolerated by the government.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)In a nominal manner; in name only.
in name only
(not comparable)Slightly.
(not comparable)As a noun.
Examples
5 sentencesThe group is nominally banned, but tolerated by the government.
Esperanto is not only nominally but also structurally an international language.
ruЭсперанто не только номинально, но и по своей структуре - международный язык.
deEsperanto ist nicht nur dem Namen, sondern auch der Struktur nach eine internationale Sprache.
Tom is only nominally independent; in reality, he works for his investors.
Tuaregs are nominally Muslim.
The actions of nominally "anti-Zionist" governments are ironically among the largest drivers of Jewish immigration to Israel.
Word family
1 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb