Nominal can also mean which of the following?

• A. In name, but not in practice
• B. Insignificant
• C. Very small
• D. A model

Answer: (B)

Nominal here points to a sense of not being significant or substantial. When something is described as nominal, it often means it is small, token, or of little importance rather than large or meaningful. That makes “insignificant” the best match: it captures the evaluative idea behind nominal in common usage, such as a nominal fee or a nominal amount, where the value or impact is minimal. The sense of being “very small” is related but describes size rather than importance, and the phrase is typically used to convey that the value is more symbolic than substantial. The other sense of nominal, meaning “in name only” or “a model,” doesn’t fit the context here.