minuscule

adjective

ˈmi-nə-ˌskyül How to pronounce minuscule (audio)
Definition of minusculenext
as in tiny
very small in size public health officials have claimed that the chemical is harmless in such minuscule amounts

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Recent Examples of minuscule In a third image, Bieber struck a silly pose with a drink atop her head, stunning in a minuscule black bikini and matching bucket hat. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 29 July 2026 Those minuscule amounts don’t make a major nutritional impact. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026 After all, its absolute sales are by any measure minuscule, meaning whoever closes the gap first could easily surge ahead. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 July 2026 The minuscule particles can lead to breathing problems like bronchitis and cause inflammation that aggravates diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions. — Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for minuscule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minuscule
  1. tiny
  2. microscopic
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  • One of my non-negotiable recommendations is Tonnara di Scopello, another historic tuna fishery turned into a tiny museum and protected cove.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Forward-looking brands and retailers are drawing up blueprints for the next demographic frontier — the tiniest tots born between 2025 and 2039.
    — Faye Brookman, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of tiny
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  • In real magnetic materials, these microscopic changes contribute to what is called magnetic noise.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The four-stage HEPA filter also prevents microscopic particles from escaping back into the air.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of microscopic

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“Minuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minuscule. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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