titular

adjective

existing in name only

of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility

of or pertaining to the title of a work of art

of or bearing a title signifying status or function

of or relating to a legal title to something

Roots

titulustitul- · Latin · title, inscription

Synonyms for titular

titularyadj nominaladj honorificn cognominal

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Where does titular come from?

The word titular breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root titul-, from Latin titulus (“title, inscription”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.