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majuscule

majuscule

9.9
Having large capital letters like those in ancient manuscripts
  • adjective
  • /ˈmædʒəˌskjuːl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : mayúscula
  • The illuminated manuscript featured beautiful majuscule initials at the start of each chapter.

Examples

  • The professor explained the difference between majuscule and minuscule handwriting styles.

  • Please write your name in majuscule letters.

  • Many ancient Roman inscriptions were written entirely in majuscule script.

  • The title was written in majuscule letters.

  • The illuminated manuscript featured beautiful majuscule initials at the start of each chapter.

  • Many ancient Roman inscriptions were written entirely in majuscule script.

  • The professor explained the difference between majuscule and minuscule handwriting styles.

Synonyms

capital
vsmajuscule
1 1.0

Written as a large letter at the start of names or sentences

is focused on large letter shapes especially in historical manuscript contexts
majuscular
vsmajuscule
  • Specialized
9.9

Written in large capital letters like A B C

is used more for large letters in ancient manuscripts than general usage

Antonyms

minuscule
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Relating to a small cursive script used in medieval times

Surface Forms

majuscule positive

Etymology

Majuscule comes from the Latin word majus, which means 'larger', and shares the same root as the common English word major. So majuscule describes writing with large or capital letters, as seen in old manuscripts.