Meaning & Definition of word "Minuscule"
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Minuscule
/ˈmɪnəˌskjuːl/
noun:
- 1. a lowercase letter; something small.
- Example: In her handwriting, the minuscule made her notes difficult to read.
adjective:
- 1. extremely small or tiny.
- Example: The painting was filled with minuscule details that could only be seen up close.
- 2. insignificant or trivial.
- Example: He was concerned about minuscule errors in the report that didn't affect the overall outcome.
Etymology
From Latin 'minusculus', meaning 'rather small'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a minuscule amount:
an extremely small quantity
minuscule details:
tiny or insignificant details
in minuscule:
written in small letters
Related Words
minuscule writing:
text written in small letters
small-scale:
operating on a limited or small size
microscale:
on a very small scale
Slang Meanings of minuscule
Meaning: super tiny
Example Sentence: That piece of cake is minuscule compared to what I usually eat.
Meaning: very little
Example Sentence: Her contribution was minuscule in the grand scheme of things.