I. ˈtī-t ə l noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin titulus inscription, title
Date: 14th century
1.
a. obsolete : inscription
b. : written material introduced into a motion picture or television program to give credits, explain an action, or represent dialogue — usually used in plural
2.
a. : all the elements constituting legal ownership
b. : a legally just cause of exclusive possession
c. : the instrument (as a deed) that is evidence of a right
3.
a. : something that justifies or substantiates a claim
b. : an alleged or recognized right
4.
a. : a descriptive or general heading (as of a chapter in a book)
b. : the heading which names an act or statute
c. : the heading of a legal action or proceeding
5.
a. : the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
b. : a similar distinguishing name of a musical composition or a work of art
6. : a descriptive name : appellation
7. : a division of an instrument, book, or bill ; especially : one larger than a section or article
8.
a. : an appellation of dignity, honor, distinction, or preeminence attached to a person or family by virtue of rank, office, precedent, privilege, attainment, or lands
b. : a person holding a title especially of nobility
9. : a usually published work as distinguished from a particular copy
published 25 new title s
10. : championship 1
won the batting title
II. transitive verb
( ti·tled ; ti·tling ˈtīt-liŋ, ˈtī-t ə l-iŋ)
Date: 14th century
1. : to provide a title for
2. : to designate or call by a title : term , style
III. adjective
Date: 1886
: of or relating to a title: as
a. : having the same name as the title of a production
did the title role in Hamlet
b. : having the same title as or providing the title for the collection or production of which it forms a part
the title song
c. : of, relating to, or involving a championship
a title match
d. : of, relating to, or used with the titles that introduce a motion picture or television program
title music