First Known Use: circa 1670
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noun cap·tion \ˈkap-shən\
: a sentence or group of words that is written on or next to a picture to explain what is being shown
Full Definition of CAPTION
1
: the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
2
a : the heading especially of an article or document : title b : the explanatory comment or designation accompanying a pictorial illustration c : a motion-picture subtitle
— cap·tion·less \-ləs\ adjective
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Origin of CAPTION
probably short for certificate of caption (taking, seizure)
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verb
cap·tionedcap·tion·ing \-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Definition of CAPTION
transitive verb
: to furnish with a caption
First Known Use of CAPTION
1848
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noun cap·tion \ˈkap-shən\
Definition of CAPTION for Kids
: a comment or title that goes with a picture
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