"uncapitalize" meaning in English

See uncapitalize in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Forms: uncapitalizes [present, singular, third-person], uncapitalizing [participle, present], uncapitalized [participle, past], uncapitalized [past]
Etymology: From un- + capitalize. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|capitalize}} un- + capitalize Head templates: {{en-verb}} uncapitalize (third-person singular simple present uncapitalizes, present participle uncapitalizing, simple past and past participle uncapitalized)
  1. (transitive) To convert the first letter (or more) of (something) from uppercase to lowercase; to make uncapitalized. Tags: transitive Synonyms: decapitalize, uncapitalise Related terms: uncapitalized

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Alternative forms

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