I. ˈti-chə-lər, ˈtich-lər 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
II. noun
Date: 1613
: a person holding a title