titular — holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without real power
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without real power
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪtʃələr/
Korean meaning: 명목상의, 직함만의 (실권 없는)
Korean pronunciation: **티**츌러
Example Sentences
- The king was merely titular - the prime minister held all the real power.
- Batman is the titular character of the movie, even though Robin steals every scene.
- She held a titular position as advisor but was never consulted on important matters.
titular
ADJECTIVE//ˈtɪtʃələr//
holding or constituting a purely formal position or title without real power
The titular CEO sits powerless while others make all decisions
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The titular king's spectacular throne hides particular puppet strings
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Origin
From Latin 'titularis', derived from 'titulus' meaning 'inscription' or 'title'. The word originally referred to something written as a title or label.
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“The king was merely titular - the prime minister held all the real power.”
“Batman is the titular character of the movie, even though Robin steals every scene.”
“She held a titular position as advisor but was never consulted on important matters.”
“The titular saint of the church had probably never even visited the town.”
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