Tit"u*lar (?), a. [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title.] Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince.

If these magnificent titles yet remain
Not merely titular.

Milton.

Titular bishop. See under Bishop.

Tit"u*lar, n. A titulary. [R.]

Tit"u*lar (?), a. [F. titulaire, fr. L. titulus. See Title.] Existing in title or name only; nominal; having the title to an office or dignity without discharging its appropriate duties; as, a titular prince.

If these magnificent titles yet remain
Not merely titular.

Milton.

Titular bishop. See under Bishop.

Tit"u*lar, n. A titulary. [R.]