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TITULAR
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Existing in name only
Example:
the nominal (or titular) head of his party
Synonyms:
nominal; titular
Classified under:
Similar:
formal (being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress))
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility
Example:
titular dignitaries
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
title (an appellation signifying nobility)
Derivation:
title (an appellation signifying nobility)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Of or pertaining to the title of a work of art
Example:
the titular theme of the book
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
title (the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.)
Derivation:
title (the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Of or bearing a title signifying status or function
Example:
of titular rank
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
title (an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General')
Derivation:
title (an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. 'Mr.' or 'General')
Sense 5
Meaning:
Of or relating to a legal title to something
Example:
titulary rights
Synonyms:
titular; titulary
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
title (an established or recognized right)
Derivation:
title (an established or recognized right)
