Definition of Miniature
Miniature
min·i·a·ture
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
the quality of something that is represented on much smaller size or scale than normal;
e.g. I gifted my niece a miniature furniture set for her dollhouse.
(noun)
a copy or replica of something that is much smaller than normal;
e.g. My life-sized car is obviously a lot better than the miniature that I was gifted when I was younger.
(noun)
a very small painting or portrait;
e.g. My mother gifted me a locket that contained a miniature of her and me.
(noun)
the art or skill of painting or creating miniature versions of things;
e.g. The artist excelled at miniatures and pottery.
(noun)
a small painting or illuminated image, as in a manuscript or book;
e.g. The miniature was an image of the king and queen in their thrones.
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