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
