Mere and Nominal

Mere

Mere adjective - Being this and no more.

Nominal and mere are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nominal" instead an adjective "Mere".

Nearby Word: merely

Nominal

Nominal adjective - Being something in name or form only.

Mere and nominal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mere" instead an adjective "Nominal".

Both words in one sentence

  • Slavery is practiced on Moth under a mere nominal cover of "contractual adoption", and governors assigned to "protect the interests" of developing worlds' natives have carte blanche to block said natives' bids for full Commonwealth membership as long as they can profit by their personal authority.
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