Pronunciation: /ˈɑpəˌskjuːl/

Definitions of opuscule

noun a small or minor literary or musical work

Example Sentences

A1 I found a small opuscule at the bookstore.

A2 The opuscule was written in simple language for beginners.

B1 The author's latest opuscule has received mixed reviews.

B2 She published her opuscule under a pseudonym.

C1 The opuscule delves into complex philosophical concepts.

C2 His opuscule on quantum mechanics revolutionized the field.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a small or minor literary or musical work

Example Sentences

A1 The opuscule book was small and easy to carry around.

A2 She wrote an opuscule essay for her English class.

B1 The opuscule publication provided a concise summary of the research findings.

B2 The opuscule novel was well-received by critics for its depth despite its brevity.

C1 The opuscule manuscript was a masterpiece of concise writing and profound insights.

C2 The opuscule work of literature was hailed as a groundbreaking achievement in the genre.

Examples of opuscule in a Sentence

formal The professor assigned a reading of a philosophical opuscule for the next class.

informal I found this little opuscule in the bookstore and thought it looked interesting.

slang I can't believe how short that opuscule was, I finished it in one sitting.

figurative Her speech was like a literary opuscule, concise yet impactful.

Grammatical Forms of opuscule

past tense

opusculed

plural

opuscules

comparative

more opuscule

superlative

most opuscule

present tense

opuscules

future tense

will opuscule

perfect tense

have opusculed

continuous tense

is opusculing

singular

opuscule

positive degree

opuscule

infinitive

to opuscule

gerund

opusculing

participle

opusculing

Origin and Evolution of opuscule

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'opuscule' originated from the Latin word 'opusculum', which means a small or minor work.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a small literary or artistic work, 'opuscule' has evolved to also describe any small or minor creation in various fields.