minuscule — extremely small; tiny
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely small; tiny
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/
Korean meaning: 극히 작은, 미세한
Korean pronunciation: **미**너스큘
Example Sentences
- His minuscule apartment was so small that he had to choose between a refrigerator and a closet.
- The raise was so minuscule that it wouldn't even cover a cup of coffee per day.
- Scientists discovered minuscule organisms that could survive in extreme conditions.
minuscule
ADJECTIVE//ˈmɪnəskjuːl//
extremely small; tiny
A scientist examines a minuscule specimen under her powerful microscope
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A minuscule sample reveals countless molecules, turning ridicule into wonder!
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Origin
From Latin 'minusculus' meaning 'rather small,' which is the diminutive form of 'minus' meaning 'less.' The word entered English through French in the 17th century.
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“His minuscule apartment was so small that he had to choose between a refrigerator and a closet.”
“The raise was so minuscule that it wouldn't even cover a cup of coffee per day.”
“Scientists discovered minuscule organisms that could survive in extreme conditions.”
“The detective found a minuscule clue that solved the entire mystery.”
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