miniature
/'minjətʃə/
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Definition
Noun:
- A very small-scale copy or model: A "miniature" is a representation of a person, object, or scene that is reproduced in a greatly reduced size.
- A small painting, especially a portrait: Historically, a "miniature" refers to a small, detailed painting, often a portrait, or a small illustration in a book, such as those found in medieval manuscripts.
Adjective:
- Very small; on a very small scale: When used as an adjective, "miniature" describes something that is a tiny version of a standard or larger object.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- She collects miniatures of famous buildings.
- The museum displayed a beautiful 16th-century portrait miniature.
Adjective:
- He built a miniature model of the Eiffel Tower.
- They have a miniature poodle as a pet.
Advanced Usage
- "in miniature": This phrase means "on a small scale" or "as a small copy," often used to describe something that is a perfect but tiny representation of something larger.
- The new housing development is a city in miniature.
- The garden was a world in miniature.
Variants and Related Words
- Miniaturist (noun): An artist who paints miniatures.
- The exhibition featured works by a famous miniaturist.
- Miniaturize (verb): To make something on a very small scale.
- The goal is to miniaturize the computer components.
Synonyms
- Noun: Tiny copy, model, replica, microcosm.
- Adjective: Tiny, small-scale, diminutive, pocket-sized.
Related Phrases
- Miniature golf: A putting game played on a small, artificial course with obstacles.
- We played miniature golf on Saturday afternoon.
- Miniature painting: The art of creating very small, detailed paintings.
- She specializes in the delicate art of miniature painting.
Adjective
- being on a very small scale
- a miniature camera
Noun
- a copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size
- painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)