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capitula

[kə-ˈpi-chə-lə]
nounfemininepl: capítulas
capítulo (chapter); cabeça de capítulo (chapter heading)
1. Plural of capitulum; a division or chapter of a book, document, or religious text
The capitula of the ancient manuscript were carefully catalogued.
Os capítulos do manuscrito antigo foram cuidadosamente catalogados.
2. In botany, a dense, compact flower cluster or head (as in composite flowers)
The capitula of the sunflower consist of hundreds of tiny florets.
Os capítulos do girassol consistem em centenas de pequenas flores.
3. In anatomy/zoology, small head-like structures or rounded projections
The capitula of certain bone structures are important in skeletal anatomy.
As cabecinhas de certas estruturas ósseas são importantes na anatomia esquelética.
Synonyms
chaptersheadssectionsdivisions

Regional Variations

General Portuguese
capítulos
Standard term for chapters in texts
Portugal
capítulos
Common usage in academic and religious contexts
Brazil
capítulos
Standard term, particularly in botanical and anatomical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

per capitula (by chapters)
capitula mortis (chapter of deaths - historical legal term)
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