uncial

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a style of orthography characterized by somewhat rounded capital letters; found especially in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the 4th to 8th centuries
  2. adjective relating to or written in majuscule letters (which resemble modern capitals)

Etymology

Attested 1650, from Latin uncia (“a twelfth part, ounce, inch”) + -al.

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