lower case
/ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/
LƏƱ · ə(ɹ)keɪs (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
The minuscule or small letters (a, b, c, as opposed to the uppercase or capital letters, A, B, C).
Etymology
Named for the original arrangement in typesetting, where the drawer or case containing minuscule letters would traditionally be located below the one containing capital letters.
Example Sentences
- "The strongest passwords are those which mix numbers and letters, upper case and lower case, and symbols."
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