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

"This means they have delivered positive returns from the interest they have earned over nearly half a year, and in the case where yields have declined, a small capital gain too," said Husain.

From Reuters ● Jun. 28, 2023

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

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

Steel silo tanks have the advantage of storing a heavy stock of wheat at comparatively small capital outlay.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various