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miniature - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'miniature' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Miniature [ a.]
- Being on a small; much reduced from the reality; as, a miniature copy.
2 . Miniature [ v.]
- Originally, a painting in colors such as those in mediaeval manuscripts; in modern times, any very small painting, especially a portrait.
- Greatly diminished size or form; reduced scale.
- Lettering in red; rubric distinction.
- A particular feature or trait.
3 . Miniature [ v. t.]
- To represent or depict in a small compass, or on a small scale.

Meaning of 'miniature' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . miniature [ s]
Meaning (1):
- being on a very small scale
Example in sentence:
  • a miniature camera