TITULAR
nominal, titular
(adjective) existing in name only; “the nominal (or titular) head of his party”
titular
(adjective) of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility; “titular dignitaries”
titular
(adjective) of or pertaining to the title of a work of art; “performed well in the titular (or title) role”; “the titular theme of the book”
titular
(adjective) of or bearing a title signifying status or function; “of titular rank”
titular, titulary
(adjective) of or relating to a legal title to something; “titulary rights”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
titular (not comparable)
Of, relating to, being, derived from, or having a title.
Existing in name only; nominal.
Named or referred to in the title.
Noun
titular (plural titulars)
One who holds a title.
The person from whom a church takes its special name; distinguished from a patron, who must be canonized or an angel.
Source: Wiktionary
Tit"u*lar, a. Etym: [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title.]
Definition: Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an
office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a
titular prince.
If these magnificent titles yet remain Not merely titular. Milton.
Titular bishop. See under Bishop.
Tit"u*lar, n.
Definition: A titulary. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition