Decapitalize

//diːˈkæpɪtəlaɪz// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To uncapitalize (convert the first letter (or more) of (something) from uppercase to lowercase). transitive
  2. 2
    To convert a capital value, typically into a rental. transitive
  3. 3
    To remove (something's) status as a capital crime; to cause (something) to no longer be a capital crime. transitive

    "In 1801 Connecticut decapitalized arson, but only where no victim's life had been placed in danger."

Synonyms

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uncapitalizeuncapitalize

Example

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"In 1801 Connecticut decapitalized arson, but only where no victim's life had been placed in danger."

Etymology

From de- + capitalize.

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capital crime

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