TITULAR

nominal, titular

(adjective) existing in name only; “the nominal (or titular) head of his party”

titular

(adjective) of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility; “titular dignitaries”

titular

(adjective) 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”

titular

(adjective) of or bearing a title signifying status or function; “of titular rank”

titular, titulary

(adjective) of or relating to a legal title to something; “titulary rights”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

titular (not comparable)

Of, relating to, being, derived from, or having a title.

Existing in name only; nominal.

Named or referred to in the title.

Noun

titular (plural titulars)

One who holds a title.

The person from whom a church takes its special name; distinguished from a patron, who must be canonized or an angel.

Source: Wiktionary


Tit"u*lar, a. Etym: [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title.]

Definition: Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince. If these magnificent titles yet remain Not merely titular. Milton. Titular bishop. See under Bishop.

Tit"u*lar, n.

Definition: A titulary. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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