titulary

tit•u•lar•y adj., n., pl. -lar•ies.

tit•u•lar adj.

being (such a thing) in title only;
nominal:The king was titular ruler of the country, but the army really controlled things.
having the same name as the title:the titular hero of the novel.
of or relating to a title.

tit•u•lar adj.

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.
from whom or which a title or name is taken:His titular Saint is Michael.
of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a title.
having a title, esp. of rank.
Religiondesignating any of the Roman Catholic churches in Rome whose nominal incumbents are cardinals.

a person who bears a title.
a person from whom or thing from which a title or name is taken.
Religion[Eccles.]a person entitled to a benefice but not required to perform its duties.

tit•u•lar•i•ty n. tit′u•lar•ly, adv.

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titular /ˈtɪtjʊlə/, titulary /ˈtɪtjʊlərɪ/ adj

of, relating to, or of the nature of a title
in name only
bearing a title
giving a title
designating any of certain churches in Rome to whom cardinals or bishops are attached as their nominal incumbents

n ( pl -lars, -laries)

Etymology: 18th Century: from French titulaire, from Latin titulus title

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