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View synonyms for opuscule

opuscule

[ oh-puhs-kyool ]

noun

  1. a small or minor work.
  2. a literary or musical work of small size.

opuscule

/ ɒˈpʌskjuːl /

noun

  1. rare.
    a small or insignificant artistic work

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Derived Forms

  • oˈpuscular, adjective

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Other Words From

  • o·puscu·lar adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of opuscule1

1650–60; < French < Latin opusculum, equivalent to opus work + -culum -cule 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of opuscule1

C17: via French from Latin opusculum, from opus work

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Example Sentences

Few lovers of old books and good binding will begrudge half a florin for this quaint opuscule.

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