I. ˈmi-nəs-ˌkyül also mi-ˈnəs- 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
II. ˈmi-nəs-ˌkyül adjective
Date: 1703
1. : written in or in the size or style of minuscules
2. : very small
minuscule amounts