titular

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adjective

tit·​u·​lar ˈti-chə-lər 

ˈtich-lər

1

a

: having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities

the titular head of a political party

b

: existing in title only

especially : bearing a title derived from a defunct ecclesiastical jurisdiction (such as an episcopal see)

a titular bishop

2

: of, relating to, or constituting a title

the titular hero of the play

3

: bearing a title : titled

titularly adverb

titular

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noun

: a person holding a title

Synonyms

Adjective

• nominal

Examples of titular in a Sentence

Adjective

Although retired, he remains the titular chairman of the company.

he's the titular head of the department, though it's the assistant managers who largely run things around here

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Keeping up the titular theme, Sheeran plans to follow the LP with Pause, Fast Forward, Rewind, and Stop. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025

Critics have praised Jessie Buckley’s and Paul Mescal’s indelible performances as Agnes and William Shakespeare — alongside a breakout turn from young Jacobi Jupe as the titular character. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025

The Star Wars actor played the accountant father of Tom Hiddleston's titular dance enthusiast, Chuck. —Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Sep. 2025

In a dramatic twist, Huntrix, a girl group made up of the titular demon hunters, take over the concert, successfully drawing the focus of the fans and ensuring the Honmoon’s integrity. —Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin titulus title

First Known Use

Adjective

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for titular

• capitular

Kids Definition

titular

adjective

tit·​u·​lar

ˈtich-(ə-)lər

: being something in title only : nominal

the titular head of state

titularly adverb