MINUSCULE


Meaning of MINUSCULE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' mi-n ə s- ˌ kyül also mi- ' n ə s-

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin minusculus rather small, diminutive of minor smaller

Date: 1701

1 : a lowercase letter

2 a : one of several ancient and medieval writing styles developed from cursive and having simplified and small forms b : a letter in this style

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.