uncial
IPA: ʌnʃʌɫ
noun
- A style of writing using uncial letters.
- A letter in this style.
- A manuscript in this style.
adjective
- (rare) Of or relating to an ounce, or an inch, especially to letters printed an inch high.
- Of or relating to a majuscule style of writing with unjoined, rounded letters, originally used in the 4th–9th centuries.
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Examples of "uncial" in Sentences
- The ancient manuscript was written in beautiful uncial script
- The uncial lettering was distinctly different from the calligraphy of the Roman alphabet
- The scribe carefully crafted each uncial character with precision and care
- Scholars study uncial texts to better understand the language and culture of the past
- The uncial script was commonly used in medieval manuscripts and religious texts
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