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 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 After six years of construction and expenditures of more than CA $100 million (US $72 million), a processing plant there has produced only minuscule quantities of rare earths. — Glenn Zorpette, IEEE Spectrum, 15 Oct. 2026 Unfortunately, mining in Ghana threatens this minuscule population. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2026 Mage was ready to overlook anything—the minuscule bedrooms, the historical restrictions, the rugged location that puts it at a high fire risk—for the light. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minuscule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minuscule
  1. tiny
  2. microscopic
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  • But SpaceX would just go from EPS that’s a minuscule negative to a tiny positive.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This tiny wearable device could record thousands of individual neurons simultaneously as animals swim, play, explore, and interact naturally.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of tiny
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  • Even boats without visible mussels can transport the invasive species because microscopic larvae can survive in water left inside vessels and equipment.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As the crust bakes, the water in the butter turns to steam, creating microscopic flaky layers—and a light, tender crust.
    — Melissa Weller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of microscopic

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“Minuscule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minuscule. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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