<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>from whom or which a title or name is taken: His titular Saint is Michael.</li><li>of, relating to, or of the nature of a title.</li><li>having a title, especially of rank.</li><li>designating any of the Roman Catholic churches in Rome whose nominal incumbents are cardinals.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a person who bears a title.</li><li>a person from whom a title or name is taken.</li><li>Ecclesiastical: a person entitled to a benefice but not required to perform its duties.</li></ul>