capital

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/, SAMPA: /"k{p.I.t@l/
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Homophones

• capitol

Noun

Singular capital

Plural capitals

1. A capital is the most important city of a country. The government of the country is usually located there.
2. A person's capital is all his money and wealth.
3. A capital forms the topmost member of a column or pilaster. It broadens the area of the column's supporting surface.

Adjective

Positive capital

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. A capital object or idea is something that is very important.
2. (British) Excellent, very good.

   That is a capital idea!

3. Involving punishment by death.

   Not all felonies are capital crimes.

4. Uppercase.

   One begins a sentence with a capital letter.