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decapitalize.

To uncapitalize (convert the first letter (or more) of (something) from uppercase to lowercase).

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/diːˈkæpɪtəlaɪz/UK
  1. To uncapitalize (convert the first letter (or more) of (something) from uppercase to lowercase).

    transitive
  2. To convert a capital value, typically into a rental.

    transitive
  3. To remove (something's) status as a capital crime; to cause (something) to no longer be a capital crime.

    transitive
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *de Proto-Indo-European *-h₁ Proto-Indo-European *déh₁ Proto-Italic *dē Latin dē Latin dē-der. English de- English capitalize English decapitalize From de- + capitalize.

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