Definition of CAPITA

capita

Plural: capita

Noun

  • Plural of 'caput,' referring to heads or main parts.
  • The plural form of 'caput', meaning head.
  • a headlike protuberance on an organ or structure
  • the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
  • person
  • plural of caput

Examples

  • Considering the CAPITA of words possible, he chose the most advantageous one.
  • His Scrabble strategy was excellent per capita, meaning for each turn, he played well.
  • We will calculate the average per capita.

Origin / Etymology

From the Latin capita, plural of caput.

Synonyms

caput, head

Scrabble Score: 10

capita: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
capita: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
capita: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

capita: valid Words With Friends Word