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de-capitalize

de-cap·i·tal·ize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duh kap-i-tl-ahyz]
    • /də ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [duh kap-i-tl-ahyz]
    • /də ˈkæp ɪ tlˌaɪz/

Definition of de-capitalize word

  • verb with object de-capitalize to deprive of capital; discourage capital formation; withdraw capital from: The government decapitalized industry with harsh tax policies. 1
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Origin of de-capitalize

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; de- + capitalize

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Parts of speech for De-capitalize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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de-capitalize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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