titular

tit·u·lar  (tch-lr)

adj.

1. Relating to, having the nature of, or constituting a title.

2.

a. Existing in name only; nominal: the titular head of the family.

b. Bearing the title of a church or monastery that is no longer active.

3. Bearing a title: titular dignitaries.

4. Derived from a title: the titular role in a play.

n.

One who holds a title.

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[From Latin titulus, title.]

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titular

Adjective

1. in name only: titular head of state

2. of or having a title

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	titular - of or relating to a legal title to something; "titulary rights" titulary
	2.	titular - of or bearing a title signifying status or function; "of titular rank"
	3.	titular - of or pertaining to the title of a work of art; "performed well in the titular (or title) role"; "the titular theme of the book"
	4.	titular - of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility; "titular dignitaries"
	5.	titular - existing in name only; "the nominal (or titular) head of his party" nominal formal - being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress); "pay one's formal respects"; "formal dress"; "a formal ball"; "the requirement was only formal and often ignored"; "a formal education"

Translations

titular [ˈtɪtjuləʳ] adj (= in name only) → nominal

titular [ˈtɪtjuləʳ] adj (= in name only) → nominal(e)

titular [ˈtɪtjuləʳ] adj (= in name only) → nominale