capitonym

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/ˈkæpɪtə(ˌ)nɪm/

noun

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.

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Meanings

nouncapitonym (plural capitonyms)

plural capitonyms

  1. human sciencesA 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.

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Cite this entry
APA

capitonym. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capitonym

MLA

“capitonym.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capitonym. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “capitonym,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/capitonym.

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