titular
1tit·u·lar
adj \ˈti-chə-lər, ˈtich-lər\Definition of TITULAR
1
a : existing in title only; especially : bearing a title derived from a defunct ecclesiastical jurisdiction (as an episcopal see) <a titular bishop> b : having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities <the titular head of a political party>
2
: bearing a title : titled
3
: of, relating to, or constituting a title <the titular hero of the play>
— tit·u·lar·ly adverb
See Examples of TITULAR
- Although retired, he remains the titular chairman of the company.
- <he's the titular head of the department, though it's the assistant managers who largely run things around here>
Origin of TITULAR
Latin titulus title
First Known Use: 1611
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