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uncial

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A style of writing with large rounded capital letters used in old manuscripts

noun
/ˈʌnʃəl/

Specialized

: uncial

The manuscript was written in uncial script.

Examples

Scholars study uncial to better understand the transmission of early Christian texts.
Some modern fonts are inspired by the rounded forms typical of uncial lettering.
The ancient manuscript was written entirely in uncial, making it easier to read than other scripts of that period.
Many ancient texts feature uncial letters.
The ancient manuscript was beautifully written in uncial script, showcasing its rounded letters.
Scholars studying uncial manuscripts often marvel at their distinct, elegant lettering.
Many early biblical texts were transcribed in uncial, making them unique historical artifacts.

Surface Forms

uncial singular

uncials plural

Etymology

Uncial names the rounded, capital-letter script used in old Greek and Latin books. Its name comes from Latin uncia meaning 'inch', perhaps because the letters were about an 'inch' high, so uncial refers to that particular large, round lettering.