Definition of Minuscules. Meaning of Minuscules. Synonyms of Minuscules

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Definition of Minuscules

Minuscule
Minuscule Mi*nus"cule, n. [L. minusculus rather small, fr. minus less: cf. F. minuscule.] 1. Any very small, minute object. 2. A small Roman letter which is neither capital nor uncial; a manuscript written in such letters. -- a. Of the size and style of minuscules; written in minuscules. These minuscule letters are cursive forms of the earlier uncials. --I. Taylor (The Alphabet).

Meaning of Minuscules from wikipedia

- basic difference between the majuscules and minuscules is not that the majuscules are big and minuscules small, but that the majuscules generally are...
- of New Testament Minuscules ordered by Gregory–Aland index number is divided into three sections: List of New Testament minuscules (1–1000) List of New...
- Carolingian minuscule or Caroline minuscule is a script which developed as a calligraphic standard in the medieval European period so that the Latin alphabet...
- of New Testament minuscules 1 to 1000. For other related lists, see: Lists of New Testament minuscules List of New Testament minuscules (1001–2000) List...
- Uncial). Most of the minuscules are still written on parchment. Paper was used since the 12th century. New Testament minuscules are distinct from: New...
- New Testament minuscules 2001 to the remaining registered minuscules. For other related lists, see: Lists of New Testament minuscules List of New Testament...
- New Testament minuscules 1001 to 2000. For other related lists, see: Lists of New Testament minuscules List of New Testament minuscules (1–1000) List...
- other displays after the 9th century. Insular hybrid minuscule: the most formal of the minuscules, came to be used for formal church books when use of...
- Testament minuscules (1–1000) List of New Testament minuscules (1001–2000) List of New Testament minuscules (2001–) List of New Testament minuscules ordered...
- Corinthians): Papyrus 46 and minuscules 103, 455, 1961, 1964, 1977, 1994. between 2 Corinthians and Galatians: minuscules 1930, 1978, and 2248 between...