World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionarieskleinschreiben
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈklaɪnˌʃʁaɪbn̩
"Sie müssen das erste Wort kleinschreiben."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To write or print a word or letter in lowercase rather than uppercase.
"Please uncapitalize the first letter of each list item." - 2
To remove capital letters from a piece of text entirely.
"The script automatically uncapitalizes headers that violate the style guide."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English prefix un- (denoting reversal) combined with capitalize, which traces back to Medieval Latin capitalis (from caput, meaning 'head'). The verb form emerged in the 19th century with the rise of printing and publishing to describe the conversion of uppercase letters into lowercase.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Uncapitalize"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Uncapitalize" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
mettre en minuscules
Transliteration: mɛtʁ ɑ̃ mi.ny.skyl
"Il faut mettre ce mot en minuscules."
kleinschreiben
Transliteration: ˈklaɪnˌʃʁaɪbn̩
"Sie müssen das erste Wort kleinschreiben."
minuscolo
Transliteration: miˈnu.sko.lo
Script: mettere in minuscolo
"È necessario mettere il testo in minuscolo."
poner en minúsculas
Transliteration: poˈneɾ en miˈnus.ku.las
"Recuerda poner el título en minúsculas."
minusculizar
Transliteration: mi.nu.sku.liˈzaɾ
"Você pode minusculizar esta frase."
छोटे अक्षरों में लिखना
Transliteration: chhote aksharon mein likhna
"कृपया पहले अक्षर को छोटे अक्षरों में लिखें।"
改成小写
Transliteration: gǎi chéng xiǎoxiě
"请把首字母改成小写。"
소문자로 바꾸다
Transliteration: somunjaro bakkuda
"이 단어를 소문자로 바꿔 주세요."
小文字にする
Transliteration: komoji ni suru
"文頭の文字を小文字にしてください。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all German termsA trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or has already disappeared.
To be inclined to favor, choose, or support a particular option, idea, or course of action.
The office, government, or rule of a shōgun, the hereditary military commander who ruled Japan de facto through much of the feudal period.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Uncapitalize"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.