Capitulum etymology

Latin

Latin word capitulum comes from Latin -ulum (Used to form a noun of instrument or means from a verb.)

Etymology of capitulum

Detailed word origin of capitulum

Dictionary entry Language Definition
-ulum Latin (lat) Used to form a noun of instrument or means from a verb.
capitulum Latin (lat) (Late Latin) A chapter, either:. A head-like object or structure.. A prominent section or formal division of a text.. Various civic and ecclesiastical councils or bodies, as cathedral chapters.
capitellum Latin (lat) (Late Latin) capital or chapiter of a column. (Late Latin) small head.