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

The small capital, Paul said, forced politics to operate locally, as debates spilled out from the Bundeshaus, the seat of parliament from 1949 until 1999, into nearby bars.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2018

There are a lot of sharp eyes about, and the gossips can work up a big trade on a very small capital.

From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert