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Both words derive from the Latin word for head, caput, and their meanings are similar. Capital with an "a" is the correct spelling for almost all uses of the word. Capitol with an "o" comes from the Capitoline Hill in Rome, one of the seven hills of the ancient city, and the one on which stood the fortress which guarded the city. Capitol therefore has the meaning of the centre or seat of government and it is the name given by the classically-minded Americans to the building which houses their government in Washington. Other American State government buildings are given the name capitol in imitation. However, unless this is an American government building, the word is capital, which has the following uses:
- Chief City "The capital of Western Australia is Perth."
- Lethal Punishment "Capital punishment is only found in a handful of countries nowadays."
- Excellent "A capital ship for an ocean trip was the Walloping Window Blind."
- Store of money "I need capital to start my new business."
- Uppercase "It is all in capital letters because she left the caps lock on."
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What capitol is located 48 degrees north and 16 degrees east?
There is no capitol at that location. There are fewer than 10 nations that have a capitol. A capitol is quite different from a capital. For example, there is the Capitole de Toulouse, in France which is nowhere near the capital city of France, Paris.
Is BTW an acronym or abbreviation?
BTW (by the way) is an acronym. Anytime you take just the initials of a phrase and use those as capital letters, that is an acronym (literally meaning "high name" because capitol letters are higher).
What is IIIX?
It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.It is three capital I's and an X. It has no meaning in Roman numerals. It could possibly be an abbreviation in an inscription of some type.
What is the meaning of capital R in triskelion word for the tau gamma phi?
rocko
What is a Symbol meaning the union of two or more sets?
The capital letter U
What is he homophone for capital?
The homophone for capital is "capitol".
What is the homonym for capital?
"Capitol" is a homonym for "capital."
In times past people would say capital instead of great or awesome Was this spelled capitol or capital?
The word was "capital", as in "That's a capital idea!" (with the meaning important or excellent)The word "capitol" applies solely to the building housing the government offices.
What are homonyms for capitol?
Capitol and capital are homonyms.
What is a homophone for capital?
Capital: Capitol
Is Richmond the capitol or the capital of Virginia?
The Capitol Building is located in the capital, Richmond VA. Two different words, slightly different meaning, different spelling. PS- Former member, Virginia State Capitol Police here. See link below:
When is it al in the word capitol?
Use -ol when it's the building. The US Capitol is located on Capitol Hill. Many other state capitol buildings are also located on hills. There's also Capitol Records which has the US Capitol as its logo. Use -al for everything else: state capital, capital punishment, venture capital, capital letter, capital idea
What is a full sentence using capitol and capital?
A capitol of a country needs a capital on the first letter.
Help with analogy Capital is to capitol as city is to?
... as city is to city hall.
Lincoln is the capitol of what state?
Lincoln is the capitol of Illinois No, Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska. Springfield is the capital of Illinois.
Where is the Capitol of Chile?
The legislative building (capitol) of Chile is located in Santiago (the capital, or capital city).
What is the capital of Mars?
There is no capitol
