minuscule

noun

a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts

the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case

adjective

extremely small

lowercase

of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial

Roots

minusminus- · Latin · less

Synonyms for minuscule

diminutiveadj minikin majusculen

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