|
|
1. (adj.) titular
being such in title only; nominal.
2. titular
bearing the same name as the title:
the titular hero of the novel.
3. titular
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a title.
4. titular
having a title, esp. of rank.
5. (n.) titular
a person who bears a title.
6. titular
a person from whom or thing from which a title or name is taken.
7. titular
an ecclesiastic entitled to a benefice but not required to perform its duties.
Etymology: (1585–95; < L titul(us)title+ -ar1)
|
| Definition of 'titular' |
Princeton's WordNet |
|
1. (adj) titular, titulary
of or relating to a legal title to something
"titulary rights"
2. (adj) titular
of or bearing a title signifying status or function
"of titular rank"
3. (adj) titular
of or pertaining to the title of a work of art
"performed well in the titular (or title) role"; "the titular theme of the book"
4. (adj) titular
of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility
"titular dignitaries"
5. (adj) nominal, titular
existing in name only
"the nominal (or titular) head of his party"
|
| Definition of 'titular' |
Webster Dictionary |
|
1. (adj) titular
existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince
2. (noun) titular
a titulary
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative search options for 'titular' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Definitions of titular 
