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

Minuscule Sentence Examples

  • It sucks in air, trapping any dirt, dust and debris inside the canister or bag while the filter traps any minuscule particles too small to be contained.

  • Animal products may also be present in minuscule amounts in prepared foods containing multiple ingredients.

  • One of the most compelling justifications for the shift from bulky clock radios to minuscule high-tech devices centers on the superior technology that's responsible for these drastic changes in size.

  • The source of cat allergies in humans is in a minuscule glycoprotein called Fel D1.

  • In some cases, it's a mix of water, sugar, artificial flavoring and some minuscule amount of actual juice, along with a token vitamin fortification.

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Words Starting With

MMIMIN

Words Ending With

ELEULE

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Words Starting With M and Ending With E

Starts With M & Ends With EStarts With MI & Ends With EStarts With M & Ends With LE

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With M9 Letter Words Ending With E