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versal

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Versal (noun) means a decorated capital letter placed at the start of a section of text.

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A decorated capital letter placed at the start of a section of text.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

By surface analysis, formed from verse and -al.

Synonyms

initial

Related words

first final original initial terminal preliminary initiation inaugural

Rhymes for versal

reversal universal dispersal

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What is the meaning of versal?

"versal" (noun) means a decorated capital letter placed at the start of a section of text.

What is another word for versal?

Other words for "versal" include initial.

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