capitonym
capitonym · capitonyms
A case-sensitive word: a word that changes meaning when the letter case used to write…A case-sensitive word: a word that changes meaning (and in some instances pronunciation) when the letter case used to write it is changed: whether (usually) the casing of its initial letter or (in other instances) the casing of its other letters as well.
/ˈkæpɪtə(ˌ)nɪm/
Meaning
1 sensesA case-sensitive word: a word that changes meaning (and in some instances pronunciation) when the letter case used to write it is changed: whether (usually) the casing of its initial letter or (in other instances) the casing of its other letters as well.
Origin
From capital + -onym.From capital + -onym.
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Forms
plural: capitonyms| Singular | capitonym |
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regular
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedcapitonymic