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minuscule
[/ˈmɪnəskjuːl/]
adjective
minúsculo
1.
Extremely small in size or extent
The minuscule details of the painting were barely visible to the naked eye.
Os detalhes minúsculos da pintura eram mal visíveis a olho nu.
2.
Insignificant or of little importance
The budget allocated to this project is minuscule compared to others.
O orçamento alocado para este projeto é minúsculo comparado com outros.
3.
(Historical) Relating to lowercase letters in writing
Minuscule script was developed in the medieval period.
A escrita minúscula foi desenvolvida no período medieval.
NYC Slang
teeny
Synonyms
tiny
microscopic
diminutive
infinitesimal
negligible
Antonyms
enormous
gigantic
huge
immense
substantial
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
minúsculo
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
minúsculo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General
ínfimo
Alternative for emphasizing insignificance
General
diminuto
Alternative emphasizing small size
Related Idioms & Phrases
a minuscule fraction of
minuscule in comparison
minuscule attention to detail
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