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majuscule
[ muh-juhs-kyool, maj-uh-skyool ]
/ məˈdʒʌs kyul, ˈmædʒ əˌskyul /
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adjective
(of letters) capital.
large, as either capital or uncial letters.
written in such letters (opposed to minuscule).
noun
a majuscule letter.
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Origin of majuscule
OTHER WORDS FROM majuscule
ma·jus·cu·lar, adjectiveWords nearby majuscule
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How to use majuscule in a sentence
It is written throughout in majuscule Roman capitals, which, although MM.
The History, Theory, and Practice of Illuminating|M. Digby WyattProbably the earliest Latin majuscule writing is that known as square capitals.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day|Sidney FarnsworthFor example, in some of the early majuscule MSS., notes have been found written in this style.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day|Sidney FarnsworthThis style is very important, as it marks the beginning of the change from majuscule to minuscule writing.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day|Sidney Farnsworth
British Dictionary definitions for majuscule
majuscule
/ (ˈmædʒəˌskjuːl) /
noun
a large letter, either capital or uncial, used in printing or writing
adjective
relating to, printed, or written in such lettersCompare minuscule
Derived forms of majuscule
majuscular (məˈdʒʌskjʊlə), adjectiveWord Origin for majuscule
C18: via French from Latin mājusculus, diminutive of mājor bigger, major
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