uncial
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Having large rounded capital letters like old Latin and Greek manuscripts
- adjective
- /ˈʌnʃəl/
- Specialized
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uncial
- In art class, we practiced writing in uncial style to appreciate the beauty of ancient lettering.
Examples
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A close-up of Audree's Uncial "Little Big Planet" game at the State Library medieval manuscript sample in our classroom.
Blog text (13) -
The historian studied the uncial manuscripts to understand the development of early Christian texts.
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Many ancient documents were written in uncial script, showcasing its rounded letters and elegant style.
Surface Forms
uncial positive
Etymology
Uncial comes from the Latin uncia, meaning 'inch'. People think the name points to the fairly large, rounded letters used in old manuscripts, so uncial describes that style of writing.