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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

decapitalize

/dɪˌkæpɪˈtʌɪz/ verb · British & US
Valid in UK
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What does decapitalize mean?

verb

To remove the capital letter from the beginning of a word or to make something less formal or official. This can be done to make text more readable or to create a more casual tone.

Example

"The software decapitalized the first letter of every sentence in the document, making it easier to read."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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