Definition

Very small or tiny in size or amount.

Example

The miniscule details in the painting were hard to see without a magnifying glass.

Conversation

Did you see that miniscule bug crawling on the wall?

Yeah, it was so tiny I almost missed it!

I can’t believe something so small can move so fast.

Right? Nature is full of miniscule surprises!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Miniscule is derived from "minuscule" (from Latin "minusculus", meaning smaller or lesser), which itself comes from "minus" (meaning less). The word refers to something that is very small or tiny.

Memory Tip

Think of 'less' ('minus') to remember that 'miniscule' means something very small.

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