minuscule

A minuscule amount is a very small amount. A minuscule amount of sugar can make a drink very sweet.

  • The amount of sugar in the glass was minuscule.

  • The minuscule amount of water that was left in the pot was all that was needed to make the soup.

Definition of minuscule

noun

the characters that were once kept in bottom half of a compositor's type case

Synonyms:

lower-case letter, lowercase, small letter

adjective

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

Synonyms:

minuscular

adjective

lowercase

Synonyms:

little, small

adjective

extremely small

Synonyms:

miniscule

noun

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

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Example Sentences for minuscule

  • 1

    The population density was minuscule.

  • 2

    In the grand scheme, that difference is minuscule.

  • 3

    The divided organization was minuscule and impotent.

  • 4

    The text of commentary is written in minuscule.

  • 5

    The weight is an issue in here, but it is minuscule.

  • 6

    In the grand scheme of things, the difference is minuscule.

  • 7

    The chances of picking the right one are minuscule.

  • 8

    Unicode includes both the majuscule and the minuscule.

  • 9

    It is one of the most important of all minuscule manuscripts.

  • 10

    The percentage of performers who meet the guidelines is minuscule.