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- [key-puh t, kap-uh t]
- /ˈkeɪ pət, ˈkæp ət/
- /ˈkæp.ʌt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [key-puh t, kap-uh t]
- /ˈkeɪ pət, ˈkæp ət/
Definitions of caput word
- noun caput the main or most prominent part of an organ or structure 3
- noun plural caput any head or headlike expansion on a structure, as on a bone. 1
- noun caput (anatomy) The head. 1
- noun caput (anatomy) A knob-like protuberance or capitulum. 0
- noun caput The top or superior part of a thing. 0
- noun caput (Britain) The council or ruling body of the University of Cambridge prior to the constitution of 1856. 0
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Origin of caput
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin: head
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Parts of speech for Caput
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caput popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
caput usage trend in Literature
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