titular Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective of or relating to a legal title to something
    titulary.
    • titulary rights
  2. adjective of or bearing a title signifying status or function
    • of titular rank
  3. adjective of or pertaining to the title of a work of art
    • performed well in the titular (or title) role
    • the titular theme of the book
  4. adjective of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility
    • titular dignitaries
  5. adjective satellite existing in name only
    nominal.
    • the nominal (or titular) head of his party

WordNet

Tit"u*lar adjective
Etymology
F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title.
Definitions
  1. 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.
Tit"u*lar noun
Definitions
  1. A titulary. R.

Webster 1913