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      uncial
      noun
      a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters
      adjective
      relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)
      Roots
      unciaunci- · Latin · twelfth part, inch (inch-high letters)alis-al · Latin · pertaining to
      Words related to uncial
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      Where does uncial come from?

      The word uncial breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: unci, from Latin uncia (“twelfth part, inch (inch-high letters)”); and -al, from Latin alis (“pertaining to”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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