small capital

noun

: a letter having the form of but smaller than a capital letter (as in these words)

called also small cap

Word History

First Known Use

1755, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of small capital was in 1755

Dictionary Entries Near small capital

Cite this Entry

“Small capital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20capital. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

small capital

noun
: a letter having the form of but smaller than a capital letter (as in these words)

called also small cap

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