titular

adjective

1. of or relating to a legal title to something

- titulary rights

Similar word(s): titulary

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

- the titular theme of the book

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

Similar word(s): formal, nominal

noun

1. One who holds a title.