명목상
In name only; nominal. Existing in name but not necessarily in fact or reality.
Examples
3 of 5이건 명목상 수수료일 뿐이에요.
This is just a nominal fee.
명목상 임금과 실질 임금은 차이가 있습니다.
There is a difference between nominal wage and real wage.
명목상으로만 유지되는 제도는 폐지해야 합니다.
Systems maintained only in name should be abolished.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Myeong (Name) + Mok (Item/Eye) = Name item.
Quick Quiz
물가 상승률을 고려하지 않은 소득을 ____ 소득이라고 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 명목
Examples
이건 명목상 수수료일 뿐이에요.
everydayThis is just a nominal fee.
명목상 임금과 실질 임금은 차이가 있습니다.
academicThere is a difference between nominal wage and real wage.
명목상으로만 유지되는 제도는 폐지해야 합니다.
formalSystems maintained only in name should be abolished.
이름만 걸어놓은 명목상 직함이야.
informalIt's just a nominal title with only the name listed.
명목상 파트너십이 아닌 실질적 협력이 필요합니다.
businessWe need real cooperation, not just a nominal partnership.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
명목상에 불과하다
to be merely nominal
명목상으로 내세우다
to put forward as a nominal reason
명목상 수수료
nominal fee
Often Confused With
형식적 means following form/procedure; 명목상 means existing in name only.
Usage Notes
Very common in economics (e.g., nominal GDP vs. real GDP).
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '명예' (honor).
Memory Tip
Myeong (Name) + Mok (Item/Eye) = Name item.
Word Origin
From Hanja 名 (name) + 目 (eye/item) + 上 (above).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
물가 상승률을 고려하지 않은 소득을 ____ 소득이라고 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 명목
Related Vocabulary
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성과
B1A result or achievement obtained through effort or work; performance outcome.
차지하다
B1To take up or account for a certain space, time, or proportion of a whole.
적합하다
B1To be suitable, appropriate, or fit for a particular purpose or situation. It implies meeting specific requirements or standards.
변동하다
B1To change, fluctuate, or shift, especially in terms of prices, numbers, or conditions.
소비자
B1A person who buys goods or services for their own use. Often used in IELTS discussions about economy, environment, and marketing.
수출
B1The act of sending goods or services to another country for sale. It is a vital component of international trade.
자재
B1The raw materials or components needed to make something or build a structure. It is commonly used in construction and manufacturing industries.
수입
B1The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad for sale. It also refers to personal or national income.
전문성
B1The quality of having special skill or knowledge in a particular field. It implies a high level of competence.
소요되다
B1To take or be required, usually referring to time, money, or resources needed to complete a task.
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