Definition

Printed or written using small letters instead of capital letters.

Example

The title of the book was lowercased to make it look more modern.

Conversation

Did you see the email about the new project?

Yes, but I found it hard to read because it was all in lowercased letters.

I know, right? It made it feel less formal.

Exactly! I prefer when they use a mix of upper and lower case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lowercased → It is formed from "lower" (from Old English *lōwra*, meaning less high or lower) and "-case" (from Latin *casus*, meaning fall or case). The word "lowercased" means to change text to a form that is less high or in a smaller case, specifically referring to letters.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lower' meaning less high and 'case' referring to the form of letters — so lowercased means changing letters to a smaller form.

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