capitular

adjective

ca·​pit·​u·​lar kə-ˈpi-chə-lər How to pronounce capitular (audio)
: of or relating to an ecclesiastical chapter

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin capitulāris, going back to Latin, "relating to a poll tax or levy," from capitulum "small head" (Medieval Latin, "chapter") + -āris -ar

First Known Use

circa 1525, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of capitular was circa 1525

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“Capitular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitular. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

Medical Definition

capitular

adjective
ca·​pit·​u·​lar kə-ˈpich-ə-lər, -ˌlär How to pronounce capitular (audio)
: of or relating to a capitulum
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