MINUSCULAR

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to a small cursive script developed from uncial; 7th to 9th centuries

Synonyms:

minuscular; minuscule

Classified under:

Adjectives

Also:

lowercase (relating to small (not capitalized) letters that were kept in the lower half of a compositor's type case)

Derivation:

minuscule (a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts)

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