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

"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

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

For months, partly due to the occasional lockdowns and strict travel bans, the small capital city where he lives, Iqaluit, had no documented cases of Covid.

From Seattle Times

Leveraged products allow traders to increase their exposure to the market with a relatively small capital investment.

From Reuters

Dhaka, once a small capital, is now one of the most populous cities in the world, growing by an estimated half a million people every year.

From The Guardian