ETYM Cf. Latin capitellum and Capitulum, a small head, the head, top, or capital of a column, dim. of caput head; French chapiteau, Old Fren. capitel. Related to Chief, Cattle, Chattel, Chapiter, Chapter.
(city) In a country, the city where the government headquarters are. The capital is usually the most important and largest city in a country; for example, London. Some countries have moved the seat of government to reduce strain on the largest city's infrastructure; for example, Brasília is the specially built capital of Brazil. In economics, capital refers to money, especially as used for investment.
A seat of government in a state, province, or country. + prikaži više

ETYM Old Fren. font, fond, nom. fonz, bottom, ground, French fond bottom, foundation, fonds fund, from Latin fundus bottom, ground, foundation, piece of land. Related to Found to establish.
A reserve of money set aside for some purpose; SYN. monetary fund.

1. In a manner involving capital punishment
2. In a capital manner; excellently

1. In a manner involving capital punishment
2. In a capital manner; excellently

In architecture, a stone placed on the top of a column, pier, or pilaster, and usually wider on the upper surface than the diameter of the supporting shaft. A capital consists of three parts: the top member, called the abacus, a block that acts as the supporting surface to the superstructure; the middle portion, known as the bell or echinus; and the lower part, called the necking or astragal.
The upper part of a column that supports the entablature; SYN. chapiter, cap. + prikaži više