small capital

American  

noun

1. a capital letter of a particular font, the same height as the x-high letters.

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small capital British  

noun

1. a letter having the form of an upper-case letter but the same height as a lower-case letter

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Etymology

Origin of small capital

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

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small capital

Suddenly, a simple dinner party starts behaving like a small capital project.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

Although there will be a small capital investment to add the third shift in Missouri, there are no incentives for this project.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2022

Abba Mania’s website says “Abba Mania is in no way associated, affiliated, or endorsed by Polar Music or ABBA” in small capital letters.

From Reuters ● Dec. 4, 2021

Helena, Montana, does not often make global headlines, but in 2003 the small capital city became known for briefly achieving one of the most astounding public health triumphs ever recorded.

From Slate ● Feb. 13, 2017

I went on admiring the project warmly, so that he would not notice her going, and went so far as to promise to invest my small capital in the enterprise.

From The Joy of Captain Ribot by Palacio Vald?s, Armando