Titular (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Of or relating to a legal title to something; "titulary rights".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Examples

• The company's titular claim to the land was disputed by the neighboring village.
• The documentary explored the complex titular rights to the ancient temple site.
• The will specified that the children would inherit their mother's titular share of the family business.
• The indigenous community's titular ownership of the land was recognized by the court.
• The artist's use of a titular character from mythology sparked controversy among critics.

Synonyms

• Titulary

Related Words

• Title (noun)

Meaning ²

Of or bearing a title signifying status or function; "of titular rank".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

• Title (noun)

Meaning ³

Of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility; "titular dignitaries".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

• Title (noun)

Meaning ⁴

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".

Classification

Relational adjectives (pertainyms).

Related Words

• Title (noun)

Meaning ⁵

Existing in name only; "the nominal (or titular) head of his party".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Nominal