Titular

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪtʃələr/

Definitions of titular

adjective relating to or constituting a title or titles

Example Sentences

A1 The titular character in the story is a brave knight.

A2 The titular role in the play is played by a talented actor.

B1 The titular leader of the group made an inspiring speech.

B2 The titular queen of the kingdom was loved by her people.

C1 The titular professor of the university was a renowned expert in his field.

C2 The titular character in the novel was a complex and intriguing personality.

Examples of titular in a Sentence

formal The titular character in the novel is a young prince.

informal The main character in the movie is the titular hero.

slang The rapper's new album features the titular track that everyone is talking about.

figurative The company's CEO is the titular head, but the real decision-making power lies with the board of directors.

Grammatical Forms of titular

• past tense: titulared
• plural: titulars
• comparative: more titular
• superlative: most titular
• present tense: titular
• future tense: will titular
• perfect tense: have titular
• continuous tense: is titularing
• singular: titular
• positive degree: titular
• infinitive: to titular
• gerund: titularing
• participle: titularled

Origin and Evolution of titular

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'titular' originated from the Latin word 'titularis', which means 'of a title'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'titular' has evolved to refer to something having a title or bearing a title, often used to describe a person holding a title without the associated power or responsibilities.