Definitions

1. adjective

not relating to or characteristic of cities or capital areas; especially, not capitalized or having a lower rate of capitalization

“The noncapital areas of the country have struggled with underdevelopment.”

2. noun

a noncapital city or area; a city or area outside a capital city or metropolitan area

“The noncapital region has seen rapid economic growth in recent years.”

3. noun

a noncapital investment or asset, especially in finance

“The noncapital investments in the company’s portfolio have yielded higher returns.”