capitulum Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: K AH0 P IH1 CH UW0 L AH0 M
What Does Capitulum Mean?
As a noun, capitulum means A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base. It is also used to mean The head-like mouthpart apparatus of a tick, including the palpi, mandibles, and hypostome.
Capitulum at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | head, crown and ear |
| Plural | capitulums |
Capitulum Definition (Noun)
- A densely clustered inflorescence composed of a large number of individual florets arising from a platform-like base.
- The head-like mouthpart apparatus of a tick, including the palpi, mandibles, and hypostome.
- A small protuberance on a bone which articulates into another bone to form a ball-and-socket joint.
- The enlarged end of a proboscis.
- The symbol ⸿. It was used to mark chapters or paragraphs, and is the ancestor of the pilcrow (¶).
Synonyms of Capitulum
Capitulum synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Capitulum
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Capitulum in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
capitulum (plural capitulums or capitula)
Origin of Capitulum
Borrowed from Latin capitulum. Doublet of chapiter and chapter.
Common Questions About Capitulum
What part of speech is capitulum?
Capitulum is a noun.
What is another word for capitulum?
Close synonyms of capitulum are head, crown and ear. See the full list of capitulum synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of capitulum?
The plural of capitulum is capitulums.