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I . capital [ˈkæpət̬l, Brit -ɪtl] N

1. capital (city):

capital
capital f

2. capital typ:

capital
maiúscula f

3. capital FIN:

capital
capital m
to make capital (out) of sth fig
tirar proveito de a. c.

II . capital [ˈkæpət̬l, Brit -ɪtl] ADJ

1. capital (principal):

capital
fundamental

2. capital LAW:

capital crime, offense
capital

capital city N

capital gains N pl

capital investment N FIN

capital letter N

capital punishment N no pl

venture capital N FIN

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It contains monumental engaged columns with granite bases, marble shafts, and terra-cotta capitals.
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The carvings of the capitals are sober, using stylised foliage called feuilles grasses (thick leaves).
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Overall, this class scores moderately well on all three capitals, with a particular penchant for emerging cultural capital.
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The pilasters of the upper levels have fluting and capitals of ionic composition and support a rather large entablature.
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The whole is united by the tall shafts that sweep unbroken from the floor to their capitals at the spring of the vault.
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It has notable small double columns with capitals decorated by vegetable motifs, which support ogival arches.
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The temple features four columns that are attached to the building with tapered, square shafts and stylized capitals.
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Many of the capitals given in this chart have had multiple historical names during different dynasties.
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The bays are divided by two-story pilasters with stylized capitals.
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The capitals are of swash design, with characteristic flourishes, designed primarily for use as initial letters.
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