capital
/ˈkæpɪtəl/
Noun
capitalSingular
capitalsPlural
1
The city that serves as the seat of government of a country or region
Tokyo is the capital of Japan.
2
Wealth in the form of money or other assets used to start a business or invest
They need more capital to expand their business.
3
A letter written or printed in uppercase form
Please write your name in capitals.
4
The top part of a column or pillar in architecture
The Corinthian capital is decorated with elaborate leaf patterns.
Adjective
capitalCanonical form
1
Relating to or being a capital city
The capital region has a population of over 10 million people.
2
Involving or punishable by death
Capital punishment was abolished in that country decades ago.
3
Excellent or first-rate
That's a capital idea!
4
Written or printed in uppercase form
Please write your name in capital letters.