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.

designating 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.

Ecclesiastical . a person entitled to a benefice but not required to perform its duties.

adjective

in name only , nominal , so-called