Minuscule

usgb/ˈmɪnəskjuːl/
adjective

Very small in size or amount.

She wrote in minuscule handwriting that was hard to read.
Visual representation of "minuscule" - Very small in size or amount

Often appears as...

  • minuscule amount
  • minuscule detail
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Visualize Tiny

Imagine something very small to grasp 'minuscule'. This emphasizes its tininess.

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The bug was so minuscule, I almost didn't see it on the leaf.
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Emphasize Triviality

When something is 'minuscule', it's often so small that it can seem insignificant or negligible.

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The chances of winning the lottery are minuscule.
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Quantify with Care

'Minuscule' is subjective but implies a smaller quantity than 'small'.

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She received a minuscule portion of the cake compared to the others.
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