Definition of Miniature

1. Noun. Painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts).

Exact synonyms: Illumination
Generic synonyms: Painting, Picture
Category relationships: Dark Ages, Middle Ages
Derivative terms: Illuminate, Miniaturist

2. Adjective. Being on a very small scale. "A miniature camera"
Similar to: Little, Small

3. Noun. A copy that reproduces a person or thing in greatly reduced size.
Exact synonyms: Toy
Generic synonyms: Copy
Derivative terms: Miniaturise, Miniaturize

Definition of Miniature

1. n. Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediæval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.

2. a. Being on a small scale; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.

3. v. t. To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.

Definition of Miniature

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Miniature

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mingles
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mings
mingy
Ming dynasty
ming tree
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miniate
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miniature end plate potential
miniature fan palm
miniature golf
miniature pinscher
miniature poodle
miniature scarlet fever
miniature schnauzer
miniature stomach
miniaturisation
miniaturise
miniaturist
miniaturistic
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