notional

1. ADJ Something that is notional exists only in theory or as a suggestion or idea, but not in reality. 理论上的; 概念上的[正式]

...the notional value of state assets. ...国有资产的理论价值。

2. notionallyADV

...those who notionally supported the republic but did nothing in terms of action. ...那些理论上支持共和政体却无任何实际行动的人。

That meant that he, notionally at least, outranked them all. 那意味着至少理论上他比他们级别高。