titular

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

noun

: a person holding a title

Synonyms of titular

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

Johnson went on to headline the 2002 theatrical spinoff The Scorpion King, which in turn launched a series of direct-to-video sequels starring other actors as the titular warrior. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025

Newcomer Reggie Absolom will play the titular kid. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 Nov. 2025

Jacobi was the first Jupe cast in Hamnet, playing the titular Shakespearean son. —Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Nov. 2025

Filming has been ongoing for months on the first season, which went into production over the summer and will star Dominic McLaughlin as the titular Hogwarts wizard. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 20 Nov. 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