Minuscule Definition

mĭnə-skyo͝ol, mĭ-nŭskyo͝ol
adjective
Of, in, like, or having the nature of minuscules.
Webster's New World
Very small; tiny; minute.
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noun
A small cursive script developed from the uncial and used in medieval manuscripts.
Webster's New World
Any small, or lower-case, letter.
Webster's New World
A letter in this script.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Minuscule

Noun

Singular:
minuscule
Plural:
minuscules

Origin of Minuscule

  • French from Latin minusculus rather small diminutive of minus neuter of minor smaller mei-2 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From French minuscule.

    From Wiktionary

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