1. in name or title only; nominally but not in reality
Usage: formal

Examples

• He was titularly the head of the department, but his assistant made all the decisions.
• The king ruled titularly while the prime minister held real power.
• She was titularly responsible for the project, though others did the work.
• The company was titularly independent but actually controlled by its parent corporation.
• He served titularly as chairman while recovering from his illness.
• The position exists titularly but carries no actual authority.