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Meaning of TITULAR

Pronunciation:  'tichulur

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  being such in name only; "the nominal (or titular) head of his party"
  2. [adj]  of or associated with or bearing a title signifying status or function; "titular dignitaries"
  3. [adj]  derived from a title; "performed well in the titular (or title) role"; "the titular theme of the book"
  4. [adj]  of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility; "of titular rank"
  5. [adj]  of or relating to a legal title to something; "titulary rights"
 
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 Synonyms: formal, nominal, titulary
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Tit"u*lar\, a. [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See
    {Title}.]
    Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to
    an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate
    duties; as, a titular prince.
          If these magnificent titles yet remain Not merely
          titular.                                 --Milton.
    {Titular bishop}. See under {Bishop}.
    
  2. \Tit"u*lar\, n.
    A titulary. [R.]
    
 

 

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