Capital

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English-Latin

capital, adj.

1. Having reference to, or involving, the forfeiture of the head or life; affecting life; punishable with death.
   • capitalis (-is, -e)
2. First in importance; chief; principal.
   • princeps (-ipis, adj.)
   • praecipuus (-a, -um)

capital, n.

1. The head or uppermost member of a column, pilaster, etc.
   • capitulum (-i, neut.)
2. The seat of government; the chief city or town in a country; a metropolis.
   • caput (-itis, neut.)
3. Money, property, or stock employed in trade, manufactures, etc.; the sum invested or lent, as distinguished from the income or interest.
   • sors (sortis, fem.)
   • caput (-itis, neut.)