Titularis
/ˌtɪtjʊˈlɑːrɪs/noun
Of or relating to a title; existing in name or title only.
Did you know?The English word *titular* comes from Latin *titularis*, formed from *titulus*—the same root behind a signboard, an inscription, and eventually the idea of a mere name without real authority.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*teyt- / *tī-
“A root associated with marking, setting up, or pointing out; ultimately behind the idea of an inscription or label.”
Latin
Latin
titulus
“An inscription, label, placard, or honorific designation.”
Late Latin
Latin
titularis
“Pertaining to a title or inscription; of the name only.”
Middle English
English
titular
“Holding a title in name rather than in substance.”
Modern English
English
titular
“Existing in title only; nominal.”