titular Meaning & Definition
What Does Titular Mean?
Titular is an adjective that means Of, relating to, being, derived from, or having a title. It can also mean Existing in name only; nominal. As a noun, it means One who holds a title.
Titular: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɪtjʊlə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | nominal, formal and titulary |
| Plural | titulars |
Titular Definition (Adjective)
- Of, relating to, being, derived from, or having a title.
- Existing in name only; nominal.
- Named or referred to in the title.
Macbeth is a titular character.
Titular as a Noun
- 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.
Synonyms of Titular
Titular synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Titular
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Titular in a Sentence
Macbeth is a titular character.
Word Forms & Grammar
titular (not comparable)
titular (plural titulars)
Origin of Titular
Borrowed from Middle French titulaire, from Latin titulāris, from titulus (“title”).
Pronouncing Titular
The standard pronunciation of titular is //ˈtɪtjʊlə//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Titular: Your Questions Answered
Is titular an adjective or a noun?
Titular is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for titular?
Words with a similar meaning to titular include nominal, formal and titulary. See the full list of titular synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of titular?
The plural of titular is titulars.