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

  1. Majuscule as a noun:

    A capital letter, especially one used in ancient manuscripts.

  1. Minuscule as a noun:

    A lowercase letter.

  2. Minuscule as a noun:

    Either of the two medieval handwriting styles minuscule cursive and Caroline minuscule.

  3. Minuscule as a noun:

    A letter in these styles.

  1. Minuscule as an adjective:

    Written in minuscules, lowercase.

  2. Minuscule as an adjective:

    Written in minuscule handwriting style.

  3. Minuscule as an adjective:

    Very small, tiny.

    Examples:

    "a minuscule dot"