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Majuscule
/məˈdʒʌs.kjuːl/noun / adjective
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A majuscule is an uppercase letter, such as A, B, or C, used to begin sentences, proper nouns, or for emphasis in writing. In historical contexts, it refers to scripts with large, prominent letters from ancient manuscripts, adding a layer of formality and clarity that contrasts with the more fluid lowercase forms in modern digital design.
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The invention of the Carolingian minuscule in the 8th century, which standardized lowercase letters, was directly influenced by the need to distinguish from majuscules, leading to a 30-fold increase in manuscript production across Europe and sparking the intellectual revival of the Middle Ages.
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