Main Entry:

¹tit·u·lar

Pronunciation:

\ˈti-chə-lər, ˈtich-lər\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin titulus title

Date:

1611

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 : titled3: of, relating to, or constituting a title <the titular hero of the play>

— tit·u·lar·ly adverb