Word of the Day: TITULAR

In name only

titular (adj) - possessing a title and its accompanying honors but no real power, role, or responsibilities; nominal [tich-uh-ler]

BREAKDOWN: TITL- (title) + -AR (relating to)

• titular also describes the people, places, or things for which an artistic work or person is named; the source of the title

• a titular is someone who who bears a title or from whom a title or name is taken

“You can have your titular recognition. I'll take money and power.” —Helen Gurley Brown

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