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

— tit·u·lar·ly adverb