English Explanatory Dictionary

majuscule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A capital letter, especially one used in ancient manuscripts.
  2. Capital letters.

Pronunciation

/ˈmædʒəskjuːl/

Word forms

majuscule majuscules

Etymology

Borrowed from French majuscule, from Latin maiusculus.

Antonyms

minuscule

Derived words

majuscular majusculed majuscule writing
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