MAJUSCULE


Meaning of MAJUSCULE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ma-j ə s- ˌ kyül, m ə - ' j ə s-

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin majusculus rather large, diminutive of major

Date: circa 1825

: a large letter (as a capital)

– ma · jus · cu · lar \ m ə - ' j ə s-ky ə -l ə r \ adjective

– majuscule adjective

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