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Minuscule (Adjective)

Lowercase; "little a"; "small a"; "e.e.cummings's poetry is written all in minuscule letters".

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The poem was written entirely in minuscule letters, making it difficult to read.
e.e.cummings's poetry is known for being written mostly in minuscule letters and unconventional capitalization.
The artist used minuscule letters to inscribe her signature at the bottom of the painting.
She admired the way the poet used minuscule letters to express intimacy in his verses.
His writing style, characterized by the use of minuscule letters, added a sense of humility to his words.

Extremely small; "a minuscule kitchen"; "a minuscule amount of rain fell".

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The village had a minuscule population of less than a hundred residents.
The doctor warned that even a minuscule amount of the toxin could be deadly.
A minuscule speck of dust in the lens caused the entire camera to malfunction.
The archaeologists discovered a minuscule inscription on the ancient artifact that shed new light on its origins.
The chef carefully measured out a minuscule quantity of the expensive spice to add to the dish.

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

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Manuscripts from the 8th century featured minuscule lettering, showcasing the scribes' skill in compact calligraphy.
The Byzantine Empire played a key role in popularizing the minuscule script throughout the Mediterranean world.
Initially met with skepticism, the minuscule style eventually replaced uncial as the primary form of handwritten text.
During the early Middle Ages, scribes would painstakingly transcribe sacred texts in minuscule, trying to condense the most information onto a single page.
Scholars often praise the minuscule script for making written content more portable and accessible, contributing significantly to knowledge dissemination.