Uncial Definition & Meaning
uncial
- adjective
- relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals); "uncial letters"
- noun
- a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries
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- What does uncial mean?
- relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals); "uncial letters" a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries
- What part of speech is uncial?
- Uncial is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does uncial have?
- Uncial has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).