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uncial

/ˈʌn.si.əl/

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adjective

Of or relating to an ounce, or an inch, especially to letters printed an inch high.

Examples :

"The museum displayed fragments of a very old manuscript written in uncial letters, likely intended for public reading because of their large size. "

writing language style

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noun

A style of writing using uncial letters.

Examples :

"The ancient manuscript was written entirely in uncial, making it beautiful but difficult to read. "

writing style language culture history type

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noun

A letter in this style.

Examples :

"The antique document featured a beautiful uncial, easily distinguished by its rounded, uppercase form. "

writing style language literature type

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noun

A manuscript in this style.

Examples :

"The library's prized possession is an uncial of the ancient text. "

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adjective

Of or relating to a majuscule style of writing with unjoined, rounded letters, originally used in the 4th–9th centuries.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a page from an ancient Bible, written in elegant uncial script. "

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