minuscule

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/ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ English

Definitions

noun

A lowercase letter.
Either of the two medieval handwriting styles minuscule cursive and Caroline minuscule.
A letter in these styles.

adjective

Written in minuscules, lowercase.
Written in minuscule handwriting style.
Very small, tiny.“a minuscule dot”

Related words

Synonyms

microscopic minute tiny lower-case small miniscule little lowercase minuscular diminutive teeny itty-bitty minimum minimal slim paltry trivial minor

Antonyms

majuscule uppercase

Associated

parchment marginalia numbering colophon majuscule scrivener manuscript testament pericope vellum cursive codex

Rhymes

cool vestibule tool ridicule fool rule cruel golden rule jewel pool

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