token, As an Adjective

Adjective

token (comparative more token, superlative most token)

1. Done as an indication or a pledge.
2. Perfunctory or merely symbolic; done or existing for appearance's sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement. quotations ▼a token gesture

He made a token tap on the brake pedal at the stop sign.

3. (of people) Included in minimal numbers in order to create an impression or illusion of diversity, especially ethnic or gender diversity. quotations ▼He was hired as the company's token black person.The television show was primarily directed toward a black audience, but it did have a few token white people as performers.