titular

adjective

Relating to, having the nature of, or constituting a title.

adjective

Existing in name only; nominal.

adjective

Bearing the title of a church or monastery that is no longer active.

adjective

Bearing a title.

adjective

Derived from a title.

noun

One who holds a title.

Of, pertaining to, or having a title, in any sense; existing in or by reason of title; so designated or entitled: as, titular rank, dignity, or rights; titular possession; a titular professor or incumbent of office (that is, one bearing the title, in distinction from an adjunct or a deputy).

Existing in or having the title only; being such only in name; so-called; nominal; not actual: as, a titular sovereignty or bishopric; the line of titular kings of Jerusalem.

Receiving the name (of), or used by name, as part of a title; giving or taking title. See quotation, and titular church, below.