Miniature is used to describe something which is very small, especially a smaller version of something which is normally much bigger. ...miniature roses. He looked like a miniature version of his handsome and elegant big brother.
There are 18 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word miniature, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of miniature adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
miniature /ˈmɪnɪtʃə/ n a model, copy, or similar representation on a very small scale anything that is very small of its kind a very small painting, esp a portrait, showing fine detail on ivory or vellum an illuminated letter or other decoration in a manuscript in miniature ⇒ on a small scale adj greatly reduced in size on a small scale ...
Master the word "MINIATURE" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.
in miniature, of a reduced size; on a small scale: a terrarium resembling a jungle in miniature.