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Antonyms for majuscule


Grammar : Noun
Spell : muh-juhs-kyool, maj-uh-skyool
Phonetic Transcription : məˈdʒʌs kyul, ˈmædʒ əˌskyul



Definition of majuscule

Origin :
  • 18c. (adj)., 1825 (n.), from French majuscule (16c.), from Latin maiuscula (littera), fem. of maiusculus "somewhat larger, somewhat greater," diminutive of maior (see major (adj.)).
  • As in letter : noun symbol of an alphabet
  • As in uppercase : noun capitalization
  • As in capital : noun upper case written symbol
Example sentences :
  • It is written throughout in majuscule Roman capitals, which, although MM.
  • Extract from : « The History, Theory, and Practice of Illuminating » by M. Digby Wyatt
  • This style is very important, as it marks the beginning of the change from majuscule to minuscule writing.
  • Extract from : « Illumination and its Development in the Present Day » by Sidney Farnsworth

Synonyms for majuscule

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