Meaning: Existing in name only; very small compared to real value
Hindi: नाममात्र का, सांकेतिक
Synonyms: token, minimal, symbolic, trivial, negligible
Antonyms: substantial, significant, actual
Asked in: SSC CGL 2024 T-1 · SSC Steno 2023 T-1 · SSC CPO 2022 T-2
nominal in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2024 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
NominalAnswer & explanation
Answer: B) Significant
Correct Answer: Significant
Explanation: Nominal means very small or minimal in amount, often in name only and not in reality. The opposite of this would be significant, which means substantial or considerable.
Other options:
• Nasty: Means unpleasant or offensive, which is unrelated.
• Sound: Means healthy, solid, or reliable, which is not an antonym of nominal.
• Constant: Means unchanging, which does not contrast directly with nominal. - SSC Steno 2023 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
NominalAnswer & explanation
Answer: C) Excessive
Answer: c) Excessive
Explanation:
The word “nominal” means very small or minimal in amount (नाम मात्र का, नगण्य).
Its antonym should mean large or more than necessary.
• “Excessive” means more than necessary or too much (अत्यधिक), which is the opposite of nominal.
Meanings of other options:
• Liberal – generous (उदार) → unrelated
• Adroit – skillful (कुशल) → unrelated
• Identical – exactly the same (समान) → unrelated
Only “excessive” correctly serves as an antonym of “nominal.”
Examples
- “He charged only a nominal fee for his advice.”
nominal – questions
What is the meaning of nominal in Hindi?
nominal means “नाममात्र का, सांकेतिक” in Hindi. In English: Existing in name only; very small compared to real value
What are the synonyms of nominal?
Synonyms of nominal: token, minimal, symbolic, trivial, negligible.
What is the opposite of nominal?
Antonyms of nominal: substantial, significant, actual.
Has nominal been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – nominal has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2024 T-1, SSC Steno 2023 T-1, SSC CPO 2022 T-2.