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titular

tit·u·lar
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [tich-uh-ler, tit-yuh-]
    • /ˈtɪtʃ ə lər, ˈtɪt yə-/
    • /ˈtɪt.jʊ.lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tich-uh-ler, tit-yuh-]
    • /ˈtɪtʃ ə lər, ˈtɪt yə-/

Definitions of titular word

  • adjective titular 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. 1
  • adjective titular from whom or which a title or name is taken: His titular Saint is Michael. 1
  • adjective titular of, relating to, or of the nature of a title. 1
  • adjective titular having a title, especially of rank. 1
  • adjective titular designating any of the Roman Catholic churches in Rome whose nominal incumbents are cardinals. 1
  • noun titular a person who bears a title. 1
See all 22 definitions of titular

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Origin of titular

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin titul(us) title + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Titular

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Titular

titular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for titular

adj titular

  • celebratory — A celebratory meal, drink, or other activity takes place to celebrate something such as a birthday, anniversary, or victory.
  • honorary — given for honor only, without the usual requirements, duties, privileges, emoluments, etc.: The university presented the new governor with an honorary degree.
  • in name only — not in fact or in practice

adjective titular

  • eponymous — (of a person) giving their name to something.
  • nominal — being such in name only; so-called; putative: a nominal treaty; the nominal head of the country.
All 5 Synonyms of titular

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    the control of a society by force or fraud, especially when exercised through titular officials and by a powerful minority.

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