English Explanatory Dictionary

capitonym

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A case-sensitive word: a word that changes meaning (and in some instances pronunciation) when the letter case used to write it is changed: whether (usually) the casing of its initial letter or (in other instances) the casing of its other letters as well.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæpɪtə(ˌ)nɪm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-capitonym.wav

Word forms

capitonym capitonyms

Etymology

From capital + -onym.

Derived words

capitonymic
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