- plural of caput.
capita
Americannoun
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See per capita
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anatomy the plural of caput
Example Sentences
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For example, Orlando ranked 21st when it came to gerontologists and eighth-highest for home-healthcare facilities per capita.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Kochs attempt to illustrate the latter point with a chart that tracks global average gross domestic product per capita, adjusted for inflation, over two millennia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"Despite Australia being one of the wealthiest countries per capita in the world and having more than its fair share of world-leading scientists… we have a truly awful record of conserving species," Ritchie says.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Several studies suggest that GDP per capita has declined by at least 6%, a serious recession in a period when most other major nations have seen modest economic growth.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Paul’s and Jim’s work to lower the per capita the way the world viewed health care; what had once seemed impossible was now possible.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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