opuscule en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /oʊˈpəs.kjul/ (US)
- /əˈpʌs.kjuːl/ (UK)
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French opuscule, from Latin opusculum, diminutive of opus. Compare opuscle, opusculum. Equivalent to opus + -cule.
Meanings
- A small or petty work.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| opuscules | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| opuscle | alternative, obsolete | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
nl boekje (small or petty work) · it opuscolo (small or petty work) · fr opuscule (small or petty work) · es opúsculo (small or petty work) · pt opúsculo (small or petty work)