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/
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 king wears the crown but the council makes every decision.
The titular king's spectacular throne hides particular puppet strings
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'titularis', derived from 'titulus' meaning 'inscription' or 'title'. The word originally referred to something written as a title or label.
Breakdown
Latin 'titulus' (title) + '-ar' (suffix forming adjectives meaning 'relating to') + '-ary' (English adjectival suffix) = titular (relating to or having a title only)
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📝Examples
“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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