English adjective: titular | |||
1. | titular of or relating to a legal title to something | ||
Samples | Titulary rights. | ||
Synonyms | titulary | ||
2. | titular of or bearing a title signifying status or function | ||
Samples | Of titular rank. | ||
3. | titular of or pertaining to the title of a work of art | ||
Samples | Performed well in the titular (or title) role. The titular theme of the book. | ||
4. | titular of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility | ||
Samples | Titular dignitaries. | ||
5. | titular existing in name only | ||
Samples | The nominal (or titular) head of his party. | ||
Synonyms | nominal | ||
Similar | formal | ||
Antonyms | informal | ||