capital

/ˈkæpɪtəl/
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Visual representation of capital

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.

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