Minuscule — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈmi-nə-ˌskyül/ mi·nus·cule

Meaning & Definition of Minuscule

Minuscule (adjective)

  1. very small
  2. written in or in the size or style of minuscules

Minuscule (noun)

  1. a lowercase letter
  2. one of several ancient and medieval writing styles developed from cursive and having simplified and small forms
  3. a letter in this style

Minuscule (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. very small in size

    "public health officials have claimed that the chemical is harmless in such minuscule amounts"

    similar: atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny
    related: baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized
    opposite: astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous
    near: big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing, lofty, majestic, monolithic, staggering, stupendous, towering, boundless, cavernous, immeasurable, infinite, vast, vasty, voluminous

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Minuscule

The most common words with a similar meaning to Minuscule:

atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature, minute, teensy, teensy-weensy, teeny, teeny-weeny, tiny, wee, weeny

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Minuscule

Words with the opposite meaning of Minuscule:

astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic, herculean, heroic, huge, immense, mammoth, massive, monster, monstrous, monumental, mountainous, planetary, prodigious, titanic, tremendous

Related Words for Minuscule

baby, diminutive, dwarf, elfin, half-pint, Lilliputian, little, micro, mini, minikin, model, petite, pocket, pocket-size, pygmy, small, smallish, dinky, dwarfish, insignificant, pint-size, puny, scrubby, undersized

Near Antonyms of Minuscule

big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, good, goodly, grand, great, gross, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, major, outsize, overgrown, overscale, oversize, sizable, substantial, super, whacking, whopping, formidable, grandiose, imposing

Origin & Etymology of Minuscule

borrowed from French & New Latin; French, "lower case (of a letter)," borrowed from New Latin minusculus, going back to Latin, "somewhat smaller, fairly small," from the base of minor, minus "smaller" (comparative of parvus "small") + -culus, diminutive suffix minor:1

First known use: 1703

Frequently Asked Questions about Minuscule

What does "Minuscule" mean?

"Minuscule" means very small. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: very small.

What is another word for "Minuscule"?

Other words for "Minuscule" include atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature and microscopic. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Minuscule" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Minuscule"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Minuscule". Common alternatives include atomic, bitsy, bitty, infinitesimal, itty-bitty, little bitty, microminiature, microscopic, miniature and minute.

What is the opposite of "Minuscule"?

Antonyms of "Minuscule" include astronomical, colossal, cosmic, elephantine, enormous, giant, gigantic and herculean. Near antonyms include big, bulky, bumper and considerable.

How do you use "Minuscule" in a sentence?

Examples of "Minuscule" in a sentence: "public health officials have claimed that the chemical is harmless in such minuscule amounts".

Is "Minuscule" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Minuscule" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Minuscule"?

"Minuscule" is pronounced /ˈmi-nə-ˌskyül/ and divided into syllables as mi·nus·cule.

What is the origin of the word "Minuscule"?

"Minuscule" comes from borrowed from French & New Latin; French, "lower case (of a letter)," borrowed from New Latin minusculus, going back to Latin, "somewhat smaller, fairly small," from the base of minor, minus "smaller" (comparative of parvus "small") + -culus, diminutive suffix minor:1. First known use: 1703.