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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024tit•u•lar /ˈtɪtʃəlɚ, ˈtɪtyə-/USA pronunciation adj. - being (such a thing) in title only;
nominal:The king was titular ruler of the country, but the army really controlled things. - having the same name as the title:the titular hero of the novel.
- of or relating to a title.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024tit•u•lar (tich′ə lər, tit′yə-),USA pronunciation adj. - existing or being such in title only; nominal;
having the title but none of the associated duties, powers, etc.:the titular head of the company. - from whom or which a title or name is taken:His titular Saint is Michael.
- of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a title.
- having a title, esp. of rank.
- Religiondesignating any of the Roman Catholic churches in Rome whose nominal incumbents are cardinals.
n. - a person who bears a title.
- a person from whom or thing from which a title or name is taken.
- Religion[Eccles.]a person entitled to a benefice but not required to perform its duties.
- Latin titul(us) title + -ar1
- 1585–95
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: titular /ˈtɪtjʊlə/, titulary /ˈtɪtjʊlərɪ/ adj - of, relating to, or of the nature of a title
- in name only
- bearing a title
- giving a title
- designating any of certain churches in Rome to whom cardinals or bishops are attached as their nominal incumbents
n ( pl -lars, -laries)- the bearer of a title
- the bearer of a nominal office
Etymology: 18th Century: from French titulaire, from Latin titulus title |