lowercase
[ loh-er-keys ]
/ ˈloʊ ərˈkeɪs /
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adjective
(of an alphabetical letter) of a particular form often different from and smaller than its corresponding capital letter, and occurring after the initial letter of a proper name, of the first word in a sentence, etc. Examples: a, b, q, r.
verb (used with object), low·er·cased, low·er·cas·ing.
to print or write with a lowercase letter or letters.
noun
a lowercase letter.
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Origin of lowercase
First recorded in 1675–85
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Origin of lower case
First recorded in 1675–85
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British Dictionary definitions for lowercase
lower case
noun
a compositor's type case, in which the small letters are kept
adjective lower-case
of or relating to small letters
verb lower-case
(tr) to print with lower-case letters
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