adj
minuscule
MIH-nih-skyool
Minuscule (adj) means Extremely small; tiny. Example: “The apartment had a minuscule kitchen, barely big enough for one person.”
adj
1
Extremely small; tiny.
"The apartment had a minuscule kitchen, barely big enough for one person."
"She noticed a minuscule crack in the vase."
noun
1
A lowercase letter, or a style of small medieval handwriting.
"Caroline minuscule became the standard script across much of medieval Europe."
How to use minuscule
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTiny — used for size, amounts, or importance.
Common mistake
Often misspelled "miniscule" by association with "mini-"; the correct spelling keeps the Latin "minus" root: m-i-n-u-scule.
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Word forms
- Plural
- minuscules
- Comparative
- more minuscule
- Superlative
- most minuscule
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Etymology
From Latin minusculus ("rather small"), from minus ("less").
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What does “minuscule” mean?
The word “minuscule” means extremely small; tiny. In plain terms, tiny — used for size, amounts, or importance.
How do you pronounce “minuscule”?
“Minuscule” is pronounced MIH-nih-skyool (/ˈmɪnəˌskjul/ in IPA).
How do you use “minuscule” in a sentence?
Here is “minuscule” used in a sentence: “The apartment had a minuscule kitchen, barely big enough for one person.”
What is the opposite of “minuscule”?
The opposite of “minuscule” — its antonyms — are majuscule and uppercase.
What part of speech is “minuscule”?
Depending on how it is used, “minuscule” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “minuscule” come from?
The word “minuscule” comes from Latin. From Latin minusculus ("rather small"), from minus ("less").
How many meanings does “minuscule” have?
“Minuscule” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely small; tiny.
