Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncapitalized

Adjective

/ʌnˈkæp.ɪ.təˌlaɪzd/

Definition

Not written with an initial capital letter; in lowercase letters.

Examples

The word ‘apple’ is uncapitalized in the sentence.
In proper nouns, the first letter is usually capitalized, while common nouns remain uncapitalized.
He wrote ‘january’ uncapitalized, which was incorrect.

Meaning

The term ‘uncapitalized’ refers to words or letters that are not capitalized, meaning they are not written with a capital letter at the beginning. This term is commonly used in grammar and typography.