minuscule

//ˈmɪnəˌskjuːl//
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Adjective

minusculeCanonical form
more minusculeComparative
most minusculeSuperlative
1

Extremely small; tiny.

The minuscule insect was barely visible to the naked eye.

2

Of or relating to lowercase letters.

The word should be written in minuscule letters.

Synonym

tinyminutemicroscopic

Antonym

enormousgigantic

Noun

1

A lowercase letter, especially in medieval scripts.

Medieval scribes used minuscules to write manuscripts more quickly.