The difference between Majuscule and Minuscule
When used as nouns, majuscule means a capital letter, especially one used in ancient manuscripts, whereas minuscule means a lowercase letter.
Minuscule is also adjective with the meaning: written in minuscules, lowercase.
check bellow for the other definitions of Majuscule and Minuscule
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Majuscule as a noun:
A capital letter, especially one used in ancient manuscripts.
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Minuscule as a noun:
A lowercase letter.
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Minuscule as a noun:
Either of the two medieval handwriting styles minuscule cursive and Caroline minuscule.
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Minuscule as a noun:
A letter in these styles.
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Minuscule as an adjective:
Written in minuscules, lowercase.
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Minuscule as an adjective:
Written in minuscule handwriting style.
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Minuscule as an adjective:
Very small, tiny.
Examples:
"a minuscule dot"