adj.
Pronunciation: ' ti-ch ə -l ə r, ' tich-l ə r
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