Nimelliset

Nimelliset is a Finnish adjective form meaning nominal, and nimelliset is the plural used to describe things expressed in name or face value rather than in real terms. The term appears in everyday language as well as in technical contexts and is formed from nimellinen with the usual Finnish plural form.

In economics and finance, nimelliset arvot refer to monetary values stated in current prices. These values are not adjusted for inflation or changes in purchasing power, and they can differ from real values that are inflation-adjusted. Common compounds include nimellishinta (nominal price) and nimellisarvo (face value or par value of a financial instrument). The distinction between nimelliset and reaalset (real) values is important for analysis over time, as real values reflect changes in price levels.

In accounting and statistics, nimelliset luku- tai kustannusmääreet describe figures reported without adjustments for broader contextual factors such as inflation or population changes. The term is often used to contrast with adjusted or indexed measures. In consumer contexts, nimelliset prices indicate the amount payable at the time of purchase, while the same item may have a different real cost when inflation is taken into account.

Etymically, nimelliset derives from nimellinen, itself related to the broader concept of nominal in Finnish. While nimelliset appears most frequently in economic and financial phrases, its general meaning—expressed by name or face value rather than by real terms—applies across contexts. See also nimellisarvo, nimellishinta, and reaaliarvo for related concepts.