English Dictionary

Of or pertaining to the head.
Source : opted (22943)  - auto

Having reference to, or involving, the forfeiture of the head or life; affecting life; punishable with death; as, capital trials; capital punishment.
Source : opted (22944)  - auto

First in importance; chief; principal.
Source : opted (22945)  - auto

Chief, in a political sense, as being the seat of the general government of a state or nation; as, Washington and Paris are capital cities.
Source : opted (22946)  - auto

Of first rate quality; excellent; as, a capital speech or song.
Source : opted (22947)  - auto

The head or uppermost member of a column, pilaster, etc. It consists generally of three parts, abacus, bell (or vase), and necking. See these terms, and Column.
Source : opted (22948)  - auto

The seat of government; the chief city or town in a country; a metropolis.
Source : opted (22949)  - auto

Money, property, or stock employed in trade, manufactures, etc.; the sum invested or lent, as distinguished from the income or interest. See Capital stock, under Capital, a.
Source : opted (22950)  - auto

That portion of the produce of industry, which may be directly employed either to support human beings or to assist in production.
Source : opted (22951)  - auto

Anything which can be used to increase one's power or influence.
Source : opted (22952)  - auto