minuscule meaning and definition

MINUSCULE noun

Definition of minuscule (noun)

1. the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case
   • synonyms: lowercase, lower-case letter, small letter
   • antonym: capital
2. a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts

MINUSCULE adjective

Definition of minuscule (adjective)

1. of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial; 7th to 9th centuries
   • synonyms: minuscular
   • antonym: majuscule
2. lowercase
   • "little a"; "small a"; "e.e.cummings's poetry is written all in minuscule letters"
   • synonyms: little, small
3. very small
   • "a minuscule kitchen"; "a minuscule amount of rain fell"
   • synonyms: miniscule