capital
noun and adjective
Not capitol (the building).
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Example: We visited Richmond, the capital of Virginia. noun
Example: The founders raised sufficient capital to fund operations. noun
Example: She supports capital punishment. adjective
Example: This is a capital idea. adjective
Example: The word America begins with a capital letter. adjective
See capitol.
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