titular

• Относящийся к титулу, особенно к титулу, который человек имеет без соответствующих обязанностей или полномочий.

Relating to a title, especially one held by a person without the corresponding duties or powers.

1. Relating to a legal titleC1formal

   Pertaining to a legal right or ownership of property or a position.

   Титульный

   • The titular rights to the estate were transferred to the heir.
   • He holds the titular ownership of the company.
   • The document confirms her titular claim to the land.

   Synonymsproprietarytitledvested

2. Bearing a title of statusC1formal

   Holding a title that signifies a particular rank, function, or honor.

   Титульный

   • The titular head of the organization has little real power.
   • She was the titular queen, though her husband ruled.
   • The bishop is the titular leader of the diocese.

   Synonymsceremonialformalhonorarynominaltitled

3. Pertaining to a work's titleC1formal

   Relating to the title of a book, film, or other creative work.

   Заглавный

   • The titular character of the novel is a young detective.
   • The song's titular theme is love and loss.
   • The film's titular location is a small coastal town.

   Synonymseponymoustitle

4. Relating to nobilityC2formal

   Associated with or bearing a title of nobility, such as duke or baron.

   Титулованный

   • The titular lord of the manor attended the ceremony.
   • She inherited the titular rank of countess.
   • The family's titular estate was passed down through generations.

   Synonymsaristocraticnoblepatriciantitled

5. C1formal

   Existing or holding a position in name only, without actual authority or power.

   Номинальный

   • He is the titular leader, but the real decisions are made by others.
   • The king was a titular figurehead after the revolution.
   • Her role was largely titular, with no executive duties.

   Synonymsfigureheadformalnominalostensibleso-calledtoken

   Antonymsactualeffectivefunctionalpracticalrealsubstantivevirtual