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English

titled

|ti/tled|

B1

/ˈtaɪtld/

(title)

name or designation

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'title' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'titel', where 'titel' meant 'inscription or heading'.

Historical Evolution

'titel' changed from the Old French word 'titel' and eventually became the modern English word 'title'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'inscription or heading', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a name or designation'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'title'.

She titled the chapter 'Beginnings'.

Adjective 1

having a title or name.

The book is titled 'The Great Adventure'.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41