Capitulated: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ณ๏ธ
capitulated
[ kษหpษชtสสleษชt ]
military surrender
To capitulate means to cease resistance and surrender, often after negotiation or after an enemy's victory. It is commonly used in military contexts, referring to the act of a country or group surrendering to another. Capitulation can also refer to yielding to an opponent's demands in various situations, not just in warfare. This term highlights a final decision to stop opposing forces and accept defeat, often with certain terms agreed upon.
Synonyms
concede, give in, submit, surrender, yield
Examples of usage
- The army capitulated after weeks of fighting.
- The city capitulated to the invading forces.
- She finally capitulated to his requests.
- When negotiations failed, the rebels capitulated.
Translations
Translations of the word "capitulated" in other languages:
๐ต๐น capitulou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคชเคฃ เคเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kapituliert
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyerah
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะฟัััะปัะฒะฐะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ kapitulowaล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ไผใใ
๐ซ๐ท a capitulรฉ
๐ช๐ธ capitulรณ
๐น๐ท teslim oldu
๐ฐ๐ท ํญ๋ณตํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุณุชุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ kapituloval
๐ธ๐ฐ kapituloval
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ kapituliral
๐ฎ๐ธ capitulated
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฟัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฌแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษslim oldu
๐ฒ๐ฝ capitulรณ
Word origin
The term 'capitulate' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'capitulat' which means 'to draw up in heads', from 'capitulum' meaning 'little head'. The use of 'head' in this context refers to a heading or the main point of a document or agreement. This evolved into a sense of capitulation, where one party lists their grievances or terms to another, ultimately leading to surrender. Over the centuries, the term has become predominantly associated with military connotations, yet it has also been adopted in political and personal contexts where a party submits to demands or authority.