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lower case Meaning & Definition

/ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/

What Does Lower Case Mean?

Lower Case is a noun that means The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).

Word Facts for Lower Case

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs//
Syllables1
Synonymssmall letter and minuscule
Antonymsuppercase, upper case and majuscule

Lower Case Definition (Noun)

  1. The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).

    The strongest passwords are those which mix numbers and letters, upper case and lower case, and symbols.

Synonyms of Lower Case

Lower case synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Lower Case

Lower Case in a Sentence

The strongest passwords are those which mix numbers and letters, upper case and lower case, and symbols.

Word Forms & Grammar

lower case (uncountable)

Origin of Lower Case

Named for the original arrangement in typesetting, where the drawer or case containing minuscule letters would traditionally be located below the one containing capital letters.[1]

Lower Case Pronunciation

You say lower case as //ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs//. It has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Case

What part of speech is lower case?

Lower case is a noun.

What is another word for lower case?

Words with a similar meaning to lower case include small letter and minuscule. See the full list of lower case synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of lower case?

Words opposite in meaning to lower case are uppercase, upper case, majuscule and capital.

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