capital (Meaning)
capital (n)
assets available for use in the production of further assets
wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value
a seat of government
one of the large alphabetic characters used as the first letter in writing or printing proper names and sometimes for emphasis
a center that is associated more than any other with some activity or product
the federal government of the United States
a book written by Karl Marx (1867) describing his economic theories
the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
capital (s)
first-rate
of primary importance
uppercase
capital (n.)
Of or pertaining to the head.
Having reference to, or involving, the forfeiture of the head or life; affecting life; punishable with death; as, capital trials; capital punishment.
First in importance; chief; principal.
Chief, in a political sense, as being the seat of the general government of a state or nation; as, Washington and Paris are capital cities.
Of first rate quality; excellent; as, a capital speech or song.
The head or uppermost member of a column, pilaster, etc. It consists generally of three parts, abacus, bell (or vase), and necking. See these terms, and Column.
The seat of government; the chief city or town in a country; a metropolis.
Money, property, or stock employed in trade, manufactures, etc.; the sum invested or lent, as distinguished from the income or interest. See stock, under Capital, a.
capital (a.)
That portion of the produce of industry, which may be directly employed either to support human beings or to assist in production.
Anything which can be used to increase one's power or influence.
An imaginary line dividing a bastion, ravelin, or other work, into two equal parts.
A chapter, or section, of a book.
See letter, under Capital, a.
Synonyms & Antonyms of capital
Synonyms:
- navel
- epicenter
- playground
- axis
- nerve center
- nexus
- central
- ground zero
- headquarters
- omphalos
- cynosure
- locus
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
FAQs About the word capital
assets available for use in the production of further assets, wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of econo
base,center, heart, focus, nucleus, hub, seat, core, mecca, navel
debts, liabilities,liabilities, debts,,indebtedness, indebtedness
Paris is the capital city of France, renowned for its cultural heritage and historical significance.
Investors often seek to maximize returns on their capital by diversifying their portfolios.
The company's capital investment in new technology led to significant improvements in efficiency.
Human capital, comprising the skills and knowledge of a workforce, is a critical asset for any organization.
