Miscapitalization

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Incorrect capitalization; an act of miscapitalizing. countable, rare, uncountable

    "Note the intentional miscapitalization on the word “pLatter,” tipping you off that this is a preapocalyptic event, sponsored by Mormon missionaries."

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"Note the intentional miscapitalization on the word “pLatter,” tipping you off that this is a preapocalyptic event, sponsored by Mormon missionaries."

Etymology

From mis- + capitalization or miscapitalize + -ation.

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