Definition of minusculenext

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Recent Examples of minuscule But SpaceX would just go from EPS that’s a minuscule negative to a tiny positive. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 The first part is a minuscule black hole, roughly three times the mass of the sun and only about 10 miles across. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026 These informative passages function similarly to footnotes, but without the disruption of having to read minuscule print at the bottom of the page. — Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Study after study, by public officials and think tanks, has shown that voting by noncitizens and other ineligible voters happens only at minuscule, statistically insignificant levels. — Christopher Miller, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minuscule
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Adjective
  • The tiny island is a wildlife reserve and nesting seabird colony of native species, including the brown booby and frigate.
    — Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • When the coating dries, tiny cracks naturally form across its surface.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Diamond is brittle, chemically stubborn, and prone to microscopic damage during handling.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • These nutrients help cells grow and divide within the seed, and then, in what’s called radical emergence, a microscopic root pushes through the seed coat, then into the soil, and then above the soil where the first leaves peek into human sight.
    — Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Minuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minuscule. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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