Small caps

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Capital letters shown in the same form but in small size (typically of the same size as lower-case letters). plural, plural-only

    "Because small caps are smaller than full size caps—slightly larger than the x-height—they are less obtrusive and do not overwhelm the upper and lower case type as full size capitals would."

  2. 2
    plural of small cap form-of, plural

    "So, depending on the study you look at, small caps either outperform or they don't. But either way, we think they make a great addition to a well-diversified portfolio."

Etymology

1856. Compare caps (“capitals”), 1856; small capitals, 1770.

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