What is another word for nominally?

Pronunciation: [nˈɒmɪnə͡li] (IPA)

"Nominally" is often used to indicate that something is only in name or theory, rather than in reality. Synonyms for "nominally" include: supposedly, allegedly, ostensively, purportedly, apparently, seemingly, outwardly, formally, and technically. These synonyms convey a similar idea that something may not be entirely true, but is being presented as such. It is important to consider the context in which "nominally" is being used to determine the best synonym. However, each of the aforementioned synonyms can be used to convey the idea that something is only in name or theory, rather than in reality.

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What are the opposite words for nominally?

Antonyms for the word "nominally" may include words such as "practically," "truly," "genuinely," "substantially," "effectively," "authentically," and "factually." These antonyms suggest a deviation from the superficial or apparent nature of the term, indicating that something is not just in name only but has real significance or substance. The term "nominally" is often used to describe a technicality or a nominal fee, meaning a fee that is merely symbolic or nominal rather than substantial. Thus, its antonyms convey a sense of practicality, authenticity, and real value, indicating that something is not just nominal but has tangible benefits or meanings.

Usage examples for Nominally

The father and head of the house, having been employed upon one farm for the last thirty years or more, though nominally carter, is really a kind of bailiff.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies
It would mean-for we must face it, Katharine-that we let our engagement stand for the time nominally; in fact, of course, your freedom would be absolute.
"Night and Day"
Virginia Woolf
The vicar walked about the village, and felt that, though nominally in it, he was really out of it.
"Hodge and His Masters"
Richard Jefferies

Famous quotes with Nominally

  • Sovereignty is a word that is used often but it has really no specific meaning. Sovereignty today is nominal. Any number of countries that are sovereign are sovereign only nominally and relatively.
    Zbigniew Brzezinski
  • The Slave Trade, though nominally abolished, is actively pursued here, eighty-three slaves having been landed just before my arrival, and another cargo during my stay.
    George Grey
  • Nor was civil society founded merely to preserve the lives of its members; but that they might live well: for otherwise a state might be composed of slaves, or the animal creation... nor is it an alliance mutually to defend each other from injuries, or for a commercial intercourse. But whosoever endeavors to establish wholesome laws in a state, attends to the virtues and vices of each individual who composes it; from whence it is evident, that the first care of him who would found a city, truly deserving that name, and not nominally so, must be to have his citizens virtuous.
    Aristotle
  • I wouldn't call it fascism exactly, but a political system nominally controlled by an irresponsible, dumbed down electorate who are manipulated by dishonest, cynical, controlled mass media that dispense the propaganda of a corrupt political establishment can hardly be described as democracy either.
    Edward Zehr
  • The average American citizen should have presented to him in a simple and easily comprehended form the truth about the business affairs that affect his daily life as consumer, employee, employer, as investor, as voter. […] There are concrete instances of unfair competition that can be reached under the Federal criminal legislation, and they should be attacked and destroyed in the courts. But the laws should be such that normally, and save in extraordinary, circumstances, there should be no need of recourse to the courts. What is needed is administrative supervision and control. This should be so exercised that the highways of commerce and opportunity should be open to all; and not nominally open, but really open, a consistent effort being made to deprive every man of any advantage that is not due to his own superiority and efficiency, controlled by moral purpose. […] Not only as a matter of justice and honesty, but as a matter of prime popular interest, we should see that this control is so exercised as to favor a proper return to the upright business manager and honest investor.
    Theodore Roosevelt

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