2.the chief or main point, the sum of the matter, Pind., Thuc., etc.; ἐν κεφαλαίῳ, or ὡς ἐν κ., εἰπεῖν to speak summarily, Xen., etc.; ἐν κεφαλαίοις ὑπομνῆσαι, ἀποδεῖξαι, περιλαβεῖν τι Thuc.
3.of persons, the head or chief, Luc.
4.of money, the capital, Lat. caput, Opp. to interest, Plat., etc.: the sum total, Dem.