Definition of Uncial
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(a.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, a certain style of letters used in ancient manuscripts, esp. in Greek and Latin manuscripts. The letters are somewhat rounded, and the upstrokes and downstrokes usually have a slight inclination. These letters were used as early as the 1st century b. c., and were seldom used after the 10th century a. d., being superseded by the cursive style.
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(n.) An uncial letter.
Synonyms of Uncial
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Antonyms of Uncial
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Homophones of Uncial
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