decapitalize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To uncapitalize (convert the first letter (or more) of (something) from uppercase to lowercase).
  2. To convert a capital value, typically into a rental.
  3. To remove (something's) status as a capital crime; to cause (something) to no longer be a capital crime.

Pronunciation

/diːˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-decapitalize.wav

Word forms

decapitalize decapitalizes decapitalizing decapitalized decapitalise

Etymology

From de- + capitalize.

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