titular

adjective

1. existing or being such in title only; nominal; having the title but none of the associated duties, powers, etc.: the titular head of the company.
2. from whom or which a title or name is taken: His titular Saint is Michael.
3. of, relating to, or of the nature of a title.
4. having a title, especially of rank.
5. designating any of the Roman Catholic churches in Rome whose nominal incumbents are cardinals.

noun

6. a person who bears a title.
7. a person from whom or thing from which a title or name is taken.
8. Ecclesiastical. a person entitled to a benefice but not required to perform its duties.

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a title
2. in name only
3. bearing a title
4. giving a title
5. RC Church designating any of certain churches in Rome to whom cardinals or bishops are attached as their nominal incumbents

noun plural -lars or -laries

6. the bearer of a title
7. the bearer of a nominal office

adj.1590s, perhaps by influence of Middle French titulaire, from Latin titulus (see title).