titular | Origin and meaning of titular by Online Etymology Dictionary

titular (adj.)

of or relating to a legal title to something;

Synonyms: titulary

titular (adj.)

of or bearing a title signifying status or function;

of titular rank

titular (adj.)

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

titular (adj.)

of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility;

titular dignitaries

titular (adj.)

existing in name only;

the nominal (or titular) head of his party

Synonyms: nominal

titular (adj.)