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minuscule

/ˈmɪnəˌskjul/

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What does minuscule mean?

noun

  1. A lowercase letter.
  2. Either of the two medieval handwriting styles minuscule cursive and Caroline minuscule.
  3. A letter in these styles.
More meanings (3)

adjective

  1. Written in minuscules, lowercase.
  2. Written in minuscule handwriting style.
  3. Very small; tiny.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈmɪnəˌskjul/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/mɪˈnʌsˌkjul/
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Then heavy winter rainfall transports these minuscule clay particles deeper into the earth, where they concentrate.
Steve SolomonGardening without irrigation : $b or without much, anywayProject Gutenberg ebook #4512
If we are aware of the general characteristics of soil animals we can evaluate our composting and gardening practices by their effect on these minuscule creatures.
Steve SolomonOrganic Gardener's CompostingProject Gutenberg ebook #4342