单词 | uncial |
释义 | Word Frequency uncial(ˈʌnsɪəl) adjective 1. of, relating to, or written in majuscule letters, as used in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the third to ninth centuries, that resemble modern capitals, but are characterized by much greater curvature and inclination and general inequality of height 2. pertaining to an inch or an ounce 3. pertaining to the duodecimal system noun 4. an uncial letter or manuscript Derived forms uncially (ˈuncially) adverb Word origin C17: from Late Latin unciāles litterae letters an inch long, from Latin unciālis, from uncia one twelfth, inch, ounce1 |
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