minuscule
1 of 2adjective/ˈmɪ.ˌnəs.kjul/
Forms:more minuscule,most minuscule
1
incredibly small in size
- The minuscule insects crawled along the forest floor, nearly invisible to the naked eye.
- The minuscule font size on the warning label made it difficult to read without a magnifying glass.
- She found a minuscule chip on the edge of her favorite coffee mug.
- They discovered minuscule traces of gold in the riverbed after hours of panning.
- She wore minuscule earrings that sparkled in the sunlight, adding a subtle touch of elegance to her outfit.
2
written in a small cursive script used in medieval manuscripts
- The ancient manuscript contained beautifully minuscule text that was hard to decipher.
- She studied the minuscule writing to understand medieval scribes' techniques.
- The library showcased several pages of minuscule script from the 9th century.
- He was fascinated by the intricate details in the minuscule lettering of the document.
- The restoration expert carefully handled the fragile pages filled with minuscule script.
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written or printed in lowercase letters
- The text was written entirely in minuscule letters for a casual appearance.
- He formatted the document, ensuring all proper nouns started with minuscule letters.
- The designer focused on the aesthetics of minuscule letters in the new typeface.
- Her password included a mix of minuscule and uppercase letters for security.
- The minuscule letters in the email made it seem more personal and informal.