lower case
Americannoun
noun
adjective
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Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of lower case
First recorded in 1675–85
Example Sentences
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Occasionally commenters complain about the lower case letters or can’t keep up with the newest slang.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
You won't see any of those written in all lower case.
From Salon ● Dec. 10, 2022
And yes, those are two lower case i’s on the website address.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 8, 2022
However, hooks deliberately styled her own name with lower case letters to focus attention on her message rather than herself.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2021
The lower case alphabet was finished by the beginning of August, with the exception of the tied letters, the designs for which, with those for the capitals, were sent to Mr. Prince on September 11th.
From The Art and Craft of Printing by Morris, William
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