titular meaning and definition

TITULAR adjective

Definition of titular (adjective)

1. of or relating to a legal title to something
   • "titulary rights"
   • synonyms: titulary
2. of or bearing a title signifying status or function
   • "of titular rank"
3. 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. of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility
   • "titular dignitaries"
5. existing in name only
   • "the nominal (or titular) head of his party"
   • synonyms: nominal