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The club was nominally open to everyone.
What does Nominally mean?
Nominally means in name or officially, but not always fully in practice.
Dictionary definition
In name only, or officially stated but not always fully true in practice.
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She was nominally the leader, but the whole team helped make decisions.
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A rule may be nominally simple while still requiring careful explanation in real situations.
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What does nominally mean?
Nominally often contrasts with what is actually true in practice.
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Officially can be close in many contexts.
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WordNominally.
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MeaningNominally means in name or officially, but not always fully in practice.
ExampleExample: The club was nominally open to everyone.
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- Syllables
- nah · muh · nuh · lee
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- nah
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nah.
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Synonyms
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officiallyUse when something is stated by name or rule.
in nameUse when a title exists but may not show the full reality.
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actuallyUse for what is true in practice.
trulyUse for what is genuinely the case.
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nominal
Existing in name or stated form.
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