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:
- omphalos
- navel
- locus
- axis
- nexus
- ground zero
- cynosure
- headquarters
- nerve center
- epicenter
- central
- playground
Antonyms:
No strong antonyms found.
capital Sentence Examples
- 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.
- Access to capital is essential for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their businesses.
- The government allocated capital towards infrastructure projects to stimulate economic growth.
- Financial institutions play a key role in facilitating the flow of capital within the economy.
- Effective management of working capital is crucial for maintaining liquidity and meeting short-term obligations.
- Venture capitalists provide funding to startup companies in exchange for equity stakes.
- The company's decision to relocate its headquarters to the capital city was motivated by strategic considerations.
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
focus, core, base, hub, mecca, heart, nucleus,center, seat, omphalos
liabilities, debts, debts,liabilities,, 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.
