Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

capital-letter

noun
/ˈkæpɪtəl ˈlɛtər/
Definition
A capital letter is an uppercase letter used at the beginning of sentences and proper nouns.
Examples
  • Every sentence starts with a capital letter.
  • Her name is spelled with a capital letter.
  • He used a capital letter for the title of his book.
Meaning
Capital letters signify the start of a new sentence and are often employed for names, titles, and important words in writing.
Synonyms
  • uppercase letter
  • majuscule