Minuscule comes from the Latin adjective minusculus ("somewhat smaller" or "fairly small"), which in turn pairs the base of minus ("smaller") with - culus, a diminutive suffix (that is, one indicating small …

MINUSCULE definition: very small. See examples of minuscule used in a sentence.

(Definition of minuscule from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

1. Very small; tiny. See Synonyms at small. 2. Of, relating to, or written in minuscule.

If you describe something as minuscule, you mean that it is very small. The film was shot in 17 days, a minuscule amount of time.

Jan 20, 2026 · Adjective minuscule (comparative more minuscule, superlative most minuscule) Written in minuscules, lowercase. Written in minuscule handwriting style. Very small; tiny. Synonym: …

minuscule, n. & adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition of minuscule adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Minuscule definition: Very small; tiny.

5 days ago · The difference between minuscule vs miniscule comes down to correct spelling and standard usage. The word minuscule is the accepted spelling in modern English and means …