Meaning
The name of a book, film, song, or other piece of work.
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Word origin
From Latin titulus, a label or inscription, which came into English through Old French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- titulus
- English cognates
- subtitle
Grammar
Examples
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The title is the name the writer gives the book.
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Asking for a title means asking for the name.
boxing.
In sport, a title is the position of champion.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 12: title, profit, shy and 7 more words.