capital
ca
ˈkæ
pi
tal
təl
tēl
British pronunciation
/kˈæpɪtə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "capital"in English

Capital
01

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

capital definition and meaning
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Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States.
02

assets used to generate more assets, especially in business or production

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capital definition and meaning
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The company invested capital in new machinery.
03

money, property, or valuable human resources owned by a person or business

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Her capital included real estate and savings.
04

a large alphabetic character used at the beginning of proper names or for emphasis

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The designer chose bold capitals for the headline.
05

the upper part of a column that transitions to and supports the structure above it

What is a "capital"?

A capital is the top part of a column that serves as a decorative feature and provides support for the structure above it. Capitals can vary in design, reflecting different architectural styles, such as Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. They often feature intricate details, such as scrolls, leaves, or geometric patterns, which add visual interest to the column. The capital helps to distribute the weight of the elements above it, ensuring stability while enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the column in buildings and monuments.

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The Corinthian capital was carved with acanthus leaves.
06

the central authority of the United States government

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Decisions from the capital affected all fifty states.
07

the main center associated with a particular activity or product

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The city became the fashion capital of the region.
capital
01

of utmost importance

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Securing funding was a capital concern.
02

of the highest quality

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She gave a capital performance.
03

referring to letters that are written in their larger, uppercase form

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The instructions specified that all names should be written in capital letters.
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