TW Dictionary logoTW Dictionaryby Toppers' Wisdom

titular

/ˈtɪtʃələ(r)/adjective

उच्चारण टिचलर

नाममात्र का, नाम का, औपचारिक

Advanced word

adjective
  1. 1

    [only before noun] formal

    having a particular title or status but no real power or authority

    नाममात्र का, नाम का, औपचारिक

    • The President is the titular head of the Indian state.
    • He was the titular leader of the party, but others made the decisions.

    Synonyms nominal ceremonial token figurehead honorary

    Opposite real actual effective

  2. 2

    [only before noun] formal

    the titular character of a book, play or film is the one mentioned in its title

    शीर्षक वाला, जिसके नाम पर रचना का नाम हो

    • Shah Rukh Khan played the titular role in the film Devdas.

    Synonyms title

◇Word family
title noun
≈Synonyms and antonyms
✓In the exam

General knowledge

In India the President is the titular (nominal) head of state, while real executive power lies with the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

भारत में राष्ट्रपति नाममात्र का (titular) राज्य-प्रमुख है, जबकि वास्तविक कार्यकारी शक्ति प्रधानमंत्री की अध्यक्षता वाली मंत्रिपरिषद के पास होती है।