titular

/tˈɪtʃəlɚ/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. of or relating to a legal title to something
   “titulary rights”
2. of or bearing a title signifying status or function
   “of titular rank”
3. of or pertaining to the title of a work of art
   “performed well in the titular (or title) role”
4. of or associated with or bearing a title signifying nobility
   “titular dignitaries”
5. existing in name only
   “the nominal (or titular) head of his party”

Synonyms for titular

• titulary
• nominal
• formal