Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lower-case
Adjective
/ˈloʊər keɪs/
Definition
The term ‘lower-case’ refers to the smaller form of letters in an alphabet, typically used for nouns and regular text.
Examples
- Please type your name in lower-case letters.
- In coding, variable names are typically written in lower-case.
- The teacher mentioned that using lower-case in an essay may be more appropriate than all capitals.
Meaning
Lower-case letters are the small letters in contrast to capital or upper-case letters, which are larger and often used to start sentences or proper nouns.
Synonyms
- small letters
- small caps
