Used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object A representation or image of something on a small or reduced scale. See examples of miniature used in a sentence. 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. In miniature, of a reduced size
A terrarium resembling a jungle in miniature. 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. A copy or model that represents or reproduces something in a greatly reduced size. 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. Miniature model (gaming) warhammer miniature model gaming in miniature wargaming, players enact simulated battles using scale models called miniature models, which can be anywhere from 2 to 54 mm in height, to represent warriors, vehicles, artillery, buildings, and terrain
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