capitulating

Meanings

• verb

  giving up or surrendering, especially in the face of overpowering force or adversity

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Synonyms

wave the white flag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with capitulating
hymnal , rhythmnal , limnal , timinal

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Variants

List of all variants of capitulating that leads to same result
capitulate , capitulated , capitulates , capitulating

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Etymology

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from the Latin capitulum (head) + -ating, from capitulare (to head, decide)

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Trivia

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1. Capitulating is a rare word in everyday speech, but it has a rich history and is often used in formal or literary contexts.

2. The term capitulation was first used in the 15th century to refer to the act of surrendering a city or fortress.

3. In chess, a player can make a capitulation if they resign before their opponent makes a move, forfeiting the game.

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Related Concepts

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1. surrender: The act of giving up control or possession of something to someone else.

2. yield: To give in or agree to something, especially after resistance.

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Culture

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Capitulating is often used in the context of war or negotiations, symbolizing defeat or submission. It has been a recurring theme in literature and art, representing the struggle between power and resistance.

How to Memorize "capitulating"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or group giving up control or giving in to demands, such as a soldier lowering their weapon or a negotiator signing a treaty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word capitulating with the idea of giving up or surrendering, and remember the root word 'capital' as a head or decision-making center.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym CAPITULATING: 'Cap'ital 'I's 'P'ower 'T'emporarily 'U'nder 'L'owering 'A'dversity 'T'emporarily 'I's 'G'iven 'E'ngagement'

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