adjective. existing or being such in title only; nominal; having the title but none of the associated duties, powers, etc.: the titular head of the company. from whom or which a title or name is taken: His titular Saint is Michael. of, relating to, or of the nature of a title.
Where does the word titular come from?
We get titular from the Latin word titulus, meaning "title." Nowadays, it means that you hold an official title but don't have any power or responsibility along with it. The Queen of England is a titular head of state.
How do you use the word titular?
Titular in a Sentence ?
- England has a Queen, but today her position is completely titular and she has no authority in the government whatsoever.
- Jim declared himself leader of our group, but his position is entirely titular because the rest of us did not elect him to that position.
