capitulation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of surrendering or yielding, especially in the face of overwhelming force or adversity.

  - "The enemy's capitulation came after weeks of relentless bombing."
  - "Political leaders often use capitulation as a last resort to avoid further conflict."

• Noun

  The formal act of conceding a point or points in a debate or negotiation.

  - "Despite their strong arguments, the company eventually made a capitulation to the union's demands."
  - "The two sides reached a capitulation, bringing an end to the lengthy dispute."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with capitulation
collision , revolution , delusion , obstruction

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Variants

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capitulation , capitulations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'capitulare,' meaning 'to draw up in lists, to draft,' from 'caput,' meaning 'head.' The term originally referred to the drawing up of lists or agreements, and later came to mean surrender or yielding.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'capitulation' is also used in the context of financial markets to refer to a significant decline in the price of a security or market index.

2. In chess, a 'capitulation' is a move in which a player resigns the game, signaling the end of the contest.

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Related Concepts

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1. surrender: The act of giving up or yielding possession of something, often in response to an enemy or adversary.

2. yield: To give in or give up, especially when faced with resistance or opposition.

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Culture

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Capitulation has been used extensively in literature and history. In Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar,' Brutus and his co-conspirators force Caesar to make a 'capitulation' before they assassinate him. In modern times, the term has been used in the context of military and political surrenders, such as the German capitulation at the end of World War II.

How to Memorize "capitulation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or group in a difficult situation, surrounded by overwhelming force or adversity. Visualize them making the decision to surrender or yield, and the relief and release that comes with that decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'capitulation' with the image of a white flag, which is a symbol of surrender.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Capitulate, Caesar!,' to remember the definition of capitulation as the act of conceding or surrendering.

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