Minuscule

/ˈmɪnəˌskjuːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun
a lowercase letter; something small.
In her handwriting, the minuscule made her notes difficult to read.
adjective
extremely small or tiny.
The painting was filled with minuscule details that could only be seen up close.
insignificant or trivial.
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

super tiny
That piece of cake is minuscule compared to what I usually eat.
very little
Her contribution was minuscule in the grand scheme of things.