Majuscule Definition

mə-jŭskyo͝ol, măjə-skyo͝ol
noun
A large letter, capital or uncial, as in medieval manuscripts.
Webster's New World
Writing in which such letters are used.
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adjective
Of, written in, or like a majuscule.
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Other Word Forms of Majuscule

Noun

Singular:
majuscule
Plural:
majuscules

Origin of Majuscule

  • French from Latin māiusculus somewhat larger diminutive of māior greater meg- in Indo-European roots

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

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