1. relating to or written in a style of ancient Greek and Latin script with rounded letters
Usage: historical; typography

1. a style of ancient Greek and Latin script characterized by rounded letters
Usage: historical; typography
2. a manuscript written in uncial script
Usage: historical

Examples

• The ancient manuscript was written in beautiful uncial letters.
• Scholars studied the uncial script to understand early Christian texts.
• The museum displayed several uncial manuscripts from the 4th century.
• Uncial writing was commonly used in early medieval books.
• The calligrapher practiced creating uncial letterforms.
• This uncial dates back to the Byzantine period.