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DictionarycapitalInvestment wealth
noun / adjective

capital

Wealth used for investment or production.

The founders raise enough capital to open their first workshop.

Etymology
capitLatinhead
+alLatinrelating to

Latin caput means head. Capital developed the idea of a principal or main sum of money, distinguishing the underlying wealth from the returns it might produce.

More examples

  • The company invests its capital in new equipment.
  • The bank reviews the firm's capital requirements.
  • The project needs substantial working capital.

Similar words

funds
Money available for a purpose, not necessarily investment or production.
assets
Everything valuable owned, including items not readily available for investment.